Question

Which ruler did Al-Hajjaj ask for compensation from?

• A. Dahir
• B. Ashoka
• C. Harshavardhan
• D. Vikramaditya

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Dahir

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.