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Q · Advent of Arabs and Turks Medium · 45s
Consider the following statements: 1. Al-Hajjaj was the governor of Iraq who dispatched Muhammad bin Qasim to Sindh. 2. Muhammad bin Qasim was recalled and executed after his conquest. 3. The Arab rule in Sindh lasted without interruption until the Delhi Sultanate. Which is/are correct?
TopicAdvent of Arabs and Turks
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Muhammad bin Qasim was recalled due to political changes and killed. Arab rule in Sindh faced local resistance and regional powers like the Gurjara-Pratiharas.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only