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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "source tradition" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. source tradition — Baburnama
B. source tradition — Chach Nama
C. source tradition — Kitab al-Hind
D. source tradition — Nehru Report
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "source tradition — Chach Nama". The Chach Nama is a major later Persian narrative source for the conquest of Sindh.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "administrative approach" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. administrative approach — First durable Muslim political foothold in the subcontinent
B. administrative approach — Delhi Sultanate
C. administrative approach — Local revenue and village arrangements
D. administrative approach — Protection in return for taxation
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "administrative approach — Protection in return for taxation". Local communities were often allowed religious and social continuity subject to political submission and taxation.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "dynasty" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. dynasty — Ghurid dynasty
B. dynasty — Tughlaq dynasty
C. dynasty — Habbarids
D. dynasty — Umayyad Caliphate
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "dynasty — Umayyad Caliphate". He was a commander of the Umayyad Caliphate.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "province conquered" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. province conquered — Debal
B. province conquered — Sindh
C. province conquered — Aror
D. province conquered — Multan
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "province conquered — Sindh". Sindh was the central region conquered and administered by Muhammad bin Qasim.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "northern advance" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. northern advance — Debal
B. northern advance — Multan
C. northern advance — Sindh
D. northern advance — Aror
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "northern advance — Multan". Muhammad bin Qasim advanced northward and captured Multan.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "battle against Dahir" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. battle against Dahir — Debal
B. battle against Dahir — Multan
C. battle against Dahir — Aror
D. battle against Dahir — Sindh
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "battle against Dahir — Aror". Raja Dahir was defeated near Aror (Alor) in Sindh.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "caliph during campaign" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. caliph during campaign — Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik
B. caliph during campaign — Raja Dahir
C. caliph during campaign — Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf
D. caliph during campaign — Al-Walid I
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "caliph during campaign — Al-Walid I". The conquest occurred during the caliphate of Al-Walid I.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "administrative patron" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. administrative patron — Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik
B. administrative patron — Raja Dahir
C. administrative patron — Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf
D. administrative patron — Al-Walid I
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "administrative patron — Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf". Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, governor of Iraq, organized and supervised Muhammad bin Qasim's campaign.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "initial major port" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. initial major port — Multan
B. initial major port — Sindh
C. initial major port — Aror
D. initial major port — Debal
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "initial major port — Debal". Debal, an important port near the Indus delta, was one of the early major captures of the campaign.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "principal opponent" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. principal opponent — Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf
B. principal opponent — Al-Walid I
C. principal opponent — Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik
D. principal opponent — Raja Dahir
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "principal opponent — Raja Dahir". Raja Dahir of Sindh was defeated by Muhammad bin Qasim during the Umayyad conquest.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
Which pairing is correct for the "year campaign began" aspect of 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim?
A. year campaign began — 713 CE
B. year campaign began — 715 CE
C. year campaign began — 711 CE
D. year campaign began — 712 CE
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "year campaign began — 711 CE". Muhammad bin Qasim's campaign into Sindh began in 711 CE under the Umayyads.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
For 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim, which option correctly gives the "campaign endpoint"?
A. 711 CE
B. 725 CE
C. 710 CE
D. 715 CE
Correct Answer: D
Campaign endpoint: 715 CE. His tenure in Sindh ended around 715 CE after his recall.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
For 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim, which option correctly gives the "river system"?
A. Indus River
B. Chandra and Bhaga
C. Beas River
D. Gomal River
Correct Answer: A
River system: Indus River. Sindh's political and economic geography was centered on the Indus.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
For 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim, which option correctly gives the "conquest significance"?
A. First durable Muslim political foothold in the subcontinent
B. Protection in return for taxation
C. State-regulated market prices
D. Delhi Sultanate
Correct Answer: A
Conquest significance: First durable Muslim political foothold in the subcontinent. The conquest established an enduring Muslim political presence in Sindh.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
For 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim, which option correctly gives the "end of command"?
A. Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik
B. Al-Walid I
C. Raja Dahir
D. Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf
Correct Answer: A
End of command: Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik. After Sulayman became caliph, Muhammad bin Qasim was recalled.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
For 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim, which option correctly gives the "source tradition"?
A. Baburnama
B. Chach Nama
C. Kitab al-Hind
D. Seventh NFC Award
Correct Answer: B
Source tradition: Chach Nama. The Chach Nama is a major later Persian narrative source for the conquest of Sindh.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
For 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim, which option correctly gives the "administrative approach"?
A. Eastern frontier province
B. Protection in return for taxation
C. Afghan
D. First durable Muslim political foothold in the subcontinent
Correct Answer: B
Administrative approach: Protection in return for taxation. Local communities were often allowed religious and social continuity subject to political submission and taxation.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
For 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim, which option correctly gives the "dynasty"?
A. Abbasid Caliphate
B. Sayyid dynasty
C. Umayyad Caliphate
D. Tughlaq dynasty
Correct Answer: C
Dynasty: Umayyad Caliphate. He was a commander of the Umayyad Caliphate.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
For 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim, which option correctly gives the "province conquered"?
A. Debal
B. Multan
C. Aror
D. Sindh
Correct Answer: D
Province conquered: Sindh. Sindh was the central region conquered and administered by Muhammad bin Qasim.
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711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim
For 711-715 (Early Islamic Conquest) - Muhammad Bin Qasim, which option correctly gives the "northern advance"?
A. Sindh
B. Aror
C. Debal
D. Multan
Correct Answer: D
Northern advance: Multan. Muhammad bin Qasim advanced northward and captured Multan.