Q. Name the Commander of the Arab army who conquered the Sindh.
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Correct Answer: (A)
Muhammad bin Qasim
Explanation: Muhammad bin Qasim Al-Thaqafi (c. 31 December 695-
18 July 715) was an Umayyad general who conquered
the Sindh and Punjab regions along the Indus River
(now a part of Pakistan) for the Umayyad Caliphate.
He was born and raised in the city of Taif (in modern
day Saudi Arabia). Qasim's conquest of Sindh and
Punjab enabled further Islamic expansion into India.
18 July 715) was an Umayyad general who conquered
the Sindh and Punjab regions along the Indus River
(now a part of Pakistan) for the Umayyad Caliphate.
He was born and raised in the city of Taif (in modern
day Saudi Arabia). Qasim's conquest of Sindh and
Punjab enabled further Islamic expansion into India.
Explanation by: Virat Bhati
Muhammad bin Qasim Al-Thaqafi (c. 31 December 695-
18 July 715) was an Umayyad general who conquered
the Sindh and Punjab regions along the Indus River
(now a part of Pakistan) for the Umayyad Caliphate.
He was born and raised in the city of Taif (in modern
day Saudi Arabia). Qasim's conquest of Sindh and
Punjab enabled further Islamic expansion into India.
18 July 715) was an Umayyad general who conquered
the Sindh and Punjab regions along the Indus River
(now a part of Pakistan) for the Umayyad Caliphate.
He was born and raised in the city of Taif (in modern
day Saudi Arabia). Qasim's conquest of Sindh and
Punjab enabled further Islamic expansion into India.