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Q · Advent of Arabs and Turks Medium · 45s
Which statement best describes the impact of Turkish invasions on Indian polity?
TopicAdvent of Arabs and Turks
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Turks ended the regional Rajput dominance and introduced a centralized Islamic state.
Final Answer: Option D — They weakened the Rajput kingdoms and paved the way for centralized rule under the Sultanate.