Indian History·Prelims Questions
Muhammad bin Qasim — Prelims Questions
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Q1medium
Which of the following statements about Muhammad bin Qasim's conquest of Sindh is/are correct? 1. He extended dhimmi status to Hindus and Buddhists 2. He destroyed all Hindu temples in the conquered territories 3. He was recalled and executed by Caliph Sulaiman ibn Abd al-Malik 4. His conquest was motivated solely by religious considerations
Q2easy
The immediate cause of Muhammad bin Qasim's invasion of Sindh was:
Q3medium
Which siege weapon was crucial to Muhammad bin Qasim's success at Debal?
Q4medium
Muhammad bin Qasim's administrative policy in Sindh can best be characterized as:
Q5hard
The extension of dhimmi status to Hindus and Buddhists by Muhammad bin Qasim was significant because: