Early Islamic Influence
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In which year did the young Arab general Muhammad bin Qasim conquer Sindh, establishing the first permanent Muslim foothold in South Asia?
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712 A.D.
Explanation
Muhammad bin Qasim captured the port of Debal and defeated the Hindu ruler in 712 A.D., laying the foundation of Islamic influence in South Asia.
Who was the Hindu ruler of Sindh defeated by Muhammad bin Qasim in the decisive Battle of Aror in 712 A.D.?
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Raja Dahir
Explanation
Raja Dahir, the ruler of the Chach Dynasty of Sindh, was defeated and killed by the forces of Muhammad bin Qasim at the Battle of Aror.
Sindh is famously referred to by which title in Islamic history due to its status as the first region in the subcontinent to accept Islamic rule?
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Bab-ul-Islam
Explanation
Because of its pivotal role as the entry point of Islam in the subcontinent, Sindh is famously known as 'Bab-ul-Islam' (The Gateway of Islam).
Mahmud of Ghazni, the founder of the Ghaznavid Empire, led how many military expeditions into the South Asian subcontinent between 1001 and 1026 A.D.?
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17
Explanation
Mahmud of Ghazni led exactly 17 expeditions to India, with the 16th expedition in 1025 A.D. targeting the famous temple of Somnath.
Which celebrated Muslim polymath and scholar accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India and authored the historic geographical and cultural masterwork 'Kitab-ul-Hind'?
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Al-Beruni
Explanation
Al-Beruni spent years studying Indian culture, science, Sanskrit, and physical geography, recording his masterwork in the book 'Kitab-ul-Hind'.
Which historic conflict, fought in 1192 A.D., resulted in the victory of Shahab-ud-Din Ghori and established the foundation of permanent Muslim political rule in North India?
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2nd Battle of Tarain
Explanation
After his defeat in the First Battle of Tarain (1191 A.D.), Shahab-ud-Din Ghori returned in 1192 A.D. to defeat Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain.