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Q · Advent of Arabs and Turks Medium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding the Arab conquest of Sindh: 1. Muhammad bin Qasim led the Arab invasion of Sindh in 711 CE. 2. Raja Dahir of the Brahman dynasty was defeated in this battle. 3. The Arab conquest of Sindh led to the deep penetration of Islam into the Indian mainland immediately. Which of the above statements 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 defeated Raja Dahir in 711 CE, establishing Arab rule in Sindh. But the spread of Islam remained largely confined to Sindh and Multan initially; it did not deeply penetrate the Indian mainland immediately.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only