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13371
What happened to the local administration after the conquest?
A. Completely replaced by Arabs
B. Local officers were retained
C. Administered from Baghdad directly
D. Handed over to Buddhist monks
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Muhammad bin Qasim followed a pragmatic policy and retained many local officers, including Brahmins, in the administration.
13372
Which group of people in Sindh largely supported Muhammad bin Qasim?
A. Brahmins
B. Rajputs
C. Buddhists and Jats
D. Kshatriyas
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The Buddhists and Jats, who were oppressed under Raja Dahir's rule, often supported or did not resist the Arab army.
13373
Who founded the Brahmin dynasty in Sindh?
A. Raja Dahir
B. Chach
C. Chander
D. Rai Sahasi II
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Chach, a Brahmin minister, ascended the throne after the death of Rai Sahasi II and founded the Brahmin dynasty.
13374
What was the dynasty of Raja Dahir known as?
A. Gupta Dynasty
B. Brahmin Dynasty
C. Rai Dynasty
D. Samma Dynasty
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Raja Dahir belonged to the Brahmin Dynasty, which was founded by his father, Chach.
13375
How many Syrian cavalrymen accompanied Muhammad bin Qasim initially?
A. 3,000
B. 6,000
C. 10,000
D. 12,000
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Hajjaj bin Yusuf equipped Muhammad bin Qasim with 6,000 elite Syrian cavalry for the campaign.
13376
Who was the Governor of Makran who assisted Muhammad bin Qasim?
A. Muhammad Haroon
B. Musa bin Nusair
C. Ziyad bin Abi Sufyan
D. Ali bin Abi Talib
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Muhammad Haroon was the Governor of Makran who provided reinforcements and support to Muhammad bin Qasim.
13377
Which city surrendered to Muhammad bin Qasim without a fight?
A. Debal
B. Nirun Kot
C. Aror
D. Multan
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The people of Nirun Kot (near modern Hyderabad) surrendered peacefully to Muhammad bin Qasim.
13378
Who was the Arab commander of the first failed expedition against Sindh?
A. Budail
B. Ubaidullah
C. Muhallab
D. Tariq
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Ubaidullah led the first expedition but was defeated and killed. Budail led the second, which also failed.
13379
Which river did Muhammad bin Qasim cross to face Raja Dahir?
A. Ravi
B. Jhelum
C. Indus
D. Sutlej
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He crossed the Indus River to engage Raja Dahir's forces at the Battle of Aror.
13380
Where was Muhammad bin Qasim born?
A. Mecca
B. Medina
C. Taif
D. Baghdad
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Muhammad bin Qasim was born in the city of Taif in Arabia.
