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Who was the ruler of Sindh when Muhammad bin Qasim invaded?

AChandragupta Maurya

BAshoka

CKing Dahir

DHarshavardhan

Answer:

C. King Dahir

Read Explanation:

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.

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