Q. The first Muslim expedition on India took place in
(a) 716 A.D.
(b) 718 A.D.
(c) 712 A.D.
(d) 720 A.D.
Ans: (c) 712 A.D.
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) 712 A.D.
The first Muslim expedition on India took place in 712 A.D. led by Muhammad bin Qasim, an Arab general. Muhammad bin Qasim was sent by the Umayyad Caliphate to conquer the region of Sindh, which is located in present-day Pakistan. This expedition marked the beginning of Muslim invasions and the establishment of Muslim rule in the Indian subcontinent.
During the expedition, Muhammad bin Qasim successfully captured the city of Debal and went on to conquer various parts of Sindh. His campaigns marked the first significant contact between the Arab-Muslim world and the Indian subcontinent, leading to subsequent invasions and the spread of Islam in the region.
