HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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During which of the following events Indians got the earliest contact with Islam?
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Arab invasion of Sindh in 7th Century
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Turkish Invasion in 11th century
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Arab merchants at the Malabar Coast
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Arab invasion of Sindh in the seventh century.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Mappilas are either the descendants of the Arab traders or of Hindu converts to Islam. The Arab trade with Malabar dates from as early as the fourth century A.D; right from the decline of the Roman Empire. The Arabs came to dominate the Indian Ocean.
Detailed explanation-3: -The first Muslim invasion of India was by the Arabs who were led by Mahommad Bin Qasim. It took place in 711 A. D. and resulted in the conquest of Sind.
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