What was the primary reason for the invasion of Sindh?

The invasion was triggered by the plundering of Arab trade ships by pirates near the coast of Debal (Sindh), which Raja Dahir refused to compensate for.

Early Islamic Contact with India

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: First Muslim invader in India was-

Muhammad bin Qasim was the first Muslim invader in India, leading an Arab force to conquer Sindh in 712 CE during the Umayyad Caliphate.

Exam Year

2002

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2002_130 Ref: Standard Educational Reference