Question

What did the King of Ceylon send to the Caliph of Arabia?

• A. Gold
• B. Spices
• C. Gifts
• D. Horse

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Gifts

The gifts sent by the King of Ceylon to the Caliph were looted by pirates near Sindh. As a result, Al-Hajjaj (the governor of Iraq), demanded compensation from the ruler of Sindh, King Dahir. When Dahir refused to pay, a conflict between Dahir and Al-Hajjaj. Despite the clash, Hajjaj could not defeat the Hindu king.