Muslim Rule in India: Timeline Quiz: facts and a 5-question quiz

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From Muhammad bin Qasim to the Mughals: key events in order. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 711-1707. Region: Sindh, Delhi, Punjab. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Arab conquest of Sindh: Muhammad bin Qasim defeated Raja Dahir in 711-712, bringing Islam's first political presence in the subcontinent.
Mahmud of Ghazni raids Somnath: Mahmud sacked Somnath in 1026 (some sources say Dec 1025).
Razia Sultana: Razia ruled 1236-1240, a daughter of Iltutmish.
Timur sacks Delhi: Timur invaded in 1398 and sacked Delhi, weakening the Tughluq dynasty.
Muhammad bin Tughluq: The experiment failed because counterfeit coins flooded the market, and it was withdrawn.

Quick answers

What should I know about Arab conquest of Sindh? Muhammad bin Qasim defeated Raja Dahir in 711-712, bringing Islam's first political presence in the subcontinent.

What should I know about Mahmud of Ghazni raids Somnath? Mahmud sacked Somnath in 1026 (some sources say Dec 1025).

What should I know about Razia Sultana? Razia ruled 1236-1240, a daughter of Iltutmish.

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