Question

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

• A. Chandragupta Maurya
• B. Ashoka
• C. King Dahir
• D. Harshavardhan

Answer 1

Answer:

C. King 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.