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13361
What policy did Muhammad bin Qasim adopt towards the conquered people?
A. Forced conversion
B. Religious tolerance and protection
C. Exile
D. Slavery for all
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He adopted a policy of religious tolerance, granting 'Dhimmi' status to Hindus and Buddhists and protecting their places of worship.
13362
Who was the father of Muhammad bin Qasim?
A. Yusuf
B. Qasim bin Yusuf
C. Hajjaj
D. Thaqif
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His father's name was Qasim bin Yusuf, who was a cousin of Hajjaj bin Yusuf.
13363
What was the main outcome of the conquest of Sindh?
A. End of Hinduism in India
B. Establishment of Muslim rule in the subcontinent
C. Rise of the British Empire
D. Spread of Buddhism
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The conquest marked the permanent establishment of Muslim rule in a part of the Indian subcontinent (Sindh and Multan).
13364
Which historic fort was besieged during the conquest of Multan?
A. Rohtas Fort
B. Multan Fort
C. Derawar Fort
D. Ranikot Fort
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The Multan Fort was besieged, and it fell after the Arabs cut off its water supply.
13365
What was the fate of Raja Dahir's daughters, Surya Devi and Parimal Devi?
A. Married to Arab generals
B. Sent to the Caliph in Damascus
C. Returned to Sindh
D. Became nuns
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They were captured and sent to the court of Caliph Walid bin Abdul Malik in Damascus.
13366
What position did Muhammad bin Qasim hold before the Sindh campaign?
A. Governor of Fars (Persia)
B. Governor of Syria
C. Commander of Naval Fleet
D. Chief of Police in Basra
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Prior to the Sindh campaign, Muhammad bin Qasim served as the Governor of Fars (Persia).
13367
Who was the second commander sent by Hajjaj who was also killed?
A. Ubaidullah
B. Budail
C. Qutayba
D. Mohammad Haroon
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Budail was the second commander sent to punish the pirates, but he was defeated and killed by Dahir's forces.
13368
The looted gifts were originally sent by the King of which island?
A. Java
B. Sumatra
C. Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
D. Maldives
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The gifts were sent by the King of Ceylon (Serendib) to the Umayyad Caliph.
13369
Who was the ruler of Sehwan who fled upon Muhammad bin Qasim's arrival?
A. Mokah
B. Bajhra
C. Kaka
D. Jaisiah
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Bajhra, the cousin of Raja Dahir and governor of Sehwan, fled when the Arab forces approached.
13370
What was the modern-day location of Debal believed to be?
A. Karachi
B. Banbhore
C. Thatta
D. Badin
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Archaeological evidence suggests that the ancient port of Debal was located near Banbhore, about 60 km from Karachi.
