Question

The first Muslim expedition in India took place in
(a)716 A.D.
(b)719 A.D
(c)712 A.D.
(d)720 A.D.

Answer 1

Hint: The invasion of Muhammad Ghori in India took place in 1175 AD. Prithwi Raj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Terrain. This battle led the foundations of the Muslim rule in northern India.

Complete answer: The Indian subcontinent was ruled by the Slave dynasty for 84 years. This was the first Muslim dynasty that reigned India. Qutub-ud-din Aibak was the founder of this dynasty. He built 388 feet high Qutub Minar in Delhi. The Muslim expedition took place in India in 712 AD. Muslim rule in India brought major changes in culture, language, religion and other structures of the country.
Languages like Urdu and Deccani. Persian and Arabic were being included in the local languages. The people saw the emergence of Hindustani and Qawwali music and forms of dance like Kathak. During the rule of Aurangzeb, Islamic rule in India reached its peak. The remarkable Islamic dynasties in India include the Mamluk dynasties. Most of the new rulers came to India from Afghanistan.
Option C is the right answer.

Note: Today Muslims are the second-highest community in India. The Muslims reigned in India for 600 years. They brought rapid changes in Indian society. The economy during the Muslim rule was a very rich one. The Nizam of Hyderabad was the last Muslim ruler of India until India became an independent country in 1947. Muslims have played a significant role in the culture, politics and heritage of India.