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Q · Advent of Arabs and Turks Medium · 45s
Consider the following statements about the significance of the Arab conquest of Sindh: 1. It served as a gateway for future Islamic invasions into India. 2. It led to the establishment of direct trade between India and the Islamic world. 3. It resulted in large-scale conversions to Islam in the entire subcontinent. Which of the above is/are correct?
TopicAdvent of Arabs and Turks
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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While it did open India to the Islamic world and enhanced trade, large-scale conversions happened gradually over centuries, not immediately after the conquest.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only