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What is the primary historical source for the Arab conquest of Sindh?
A. Baburnama
B. Chachnama
C. Akbarnama
D. Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi
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The 'Chachnama' is the main historical text that details the history of Sindh and the Arab conquest.
13392
Who was the wife of Raja Dahir who committed Jauhar?
A. Rani Bai
B. Rani Padmini
C. Rani Jodha
D. Rani Laxmi
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Rani Bai, the wife of Raja Dahir, organized the defense of the Rawar fort and later committed Jauhar (self-immolation) to avoid capture.
13393
In which year was Multan conquered?
A. 711 AD
B. 712 AD
C. 713 AD
D. 715 AD
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Muhammad bin Qasim conquered Multan in 713 AD, a year after the conquest of Sindh.
13394
Which city was known as the 'City of Gold' (Bait-ul-Zahab) after its conquest?
A. Debal
B. Multan
C. Brahmanabad
D. Nirun
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Multan was named the 'City of Gold' by the Arabs due to the immense wealth found there.
13395
In which battle was Raja Dahir killed?
A. Battle of Debal
B. Battle of Aror (Rawar)
C. Battle of Multan
D. Battle of Sehwan
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Raja Dahir was killed in the decisive Battle of Aror (also known as the Battle of Rawar) in 712 AD.
13396
What was the name of the famous catapult used at Debal?
A. Al-Fatah
B. Al-Uroos (The Bride)
C. Al-Zulfiqar
D. Al-Nasr
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A massive catapult named 'Al-Uroos' (The Bride), operated by 500 men, was used to destroy the flagstaff of the Debal temple.
13397
What advanced military technology was used by the Arabs in the siege of Debal?
A. Cannons
B. Manjanik (Catapults)
C. Gunpowder
D. Crossbows
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The Arabs effectively used 'Manjaniks' (huge catapults) to breach the walls of the Debal fort.
13398
Which was the first major city in Sindh captured by Muhammad bin Qasim?
A. Nirun
B. Sehwan
C. Debal
D. Alor
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Debal was the first fortified city and port captured by Muhammad bin Qasim after a fierce siege.
13399
Who was the Caliph of the Umayyad Dynasty during the conquest of Sindh?
A. Sulaiman
B. Abdul Malik
C. Walid I
D. Umar II
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The conquest of Sindh took place during the reign of Caliph Walid I (705–715 AD).
13400
What was the relationship between Muhammad bin Qasim and Hajjaj bin Yusuf?
A. Brothers
B. Father and Son
C. Nephew and Uncle
D. Cousins
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Muhammad bin Qasim was the nephew and son-in-law of Hajjaj bin Yusuf.
