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What was Ibn Battuta's profession while he was in Delhi?
What was Ibn Battuta's profession while he was in Delhi?
What is the significance of Ibn Khaldun's work, Muqaddamah?
What is the significance of Ibn Khaldun's work, Muqaddamah?
How did the attack on Baghdad in 1258CE affect the Muslim world's intellectual achievements?
How did the attack on Baghdad in 1258CE affect the Muslim world's intellectual achievements?
What is one outcome of the discoveries and innovations made by Muslim scholars during the Golden Age?
What is one outcome of the discoveries and innovations made by Muslim scholars during the Golden Age?
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What mode of transport did Ibn Battuta NOT use during his travels?
What mode of transport did Ibn Battuta NOT use during his travels?
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What was the primary reason for Muhammad bin Qasim's expedition to Sindh?
What was the primary reason for Muhammad bin Qasim's expedition to Sindh?
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What policy did Muhammad bin Qasim enforce for the inhabitants of Sindh after establishing Muslim rule?
What policy did Muhammad bin Qasim enforce for the inhabitants of Sindh after establishing Muslim rule?
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Which battle led to the death of Raja Dahir?
Which battle led to the death of Raja Dahir?
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What consequence did Muhammad bin Qasim's recall have on the people of Sindh?
What consequence did Muhammad bin Qasim's recall have on the people of Sindh?
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What aspect of Islam attracted many converts during Muhammad bin Qasim's rule?
What aspect of Islam attracted many converts during Muhammad bin Qasim's rule?
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Study Notes
Ibn Battuta
- Famous Muslim traveler and explorer
- Traveled 120,000 km, three times the Earth's circumference
- Traveled by foot, horseback, camel, and sea
- Traveled across North Africa, including the Sahara, Spain, Arabia, Central Asia, India, the Maldives, Southeast Asia, and China
- Worked as a Qazi (qualified jurist) at the court of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq in Delhi
- Dictated his travels and experiences, which were later written down as the Rihla
Ibn Khaldun
- Considered the "Father of Historiography"
- Famous work, Kitab-ul-Ibar, which includes the Muqaddamah
- Explored the rise and fall of civilizations, empires, and their impact on the region's economy
- His ideas were crucial in shaping the development of modern sociology and historical thinking
The Fall of the Abbasid Caliphate
- In 1258CE, Hulagu Khan destroyed Baghdad, impacting Muslim intellectual and scientific achievements
- Discouraged the spirit of inquiry regarding science and mathematics
- The golden age of Muslims ended with the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate
- Muslim discoveries and innovations propelled scientific and technological advancements in Europe
Muhammad bin Qasim's Conquest of Sindh
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Muhammad bin Qasim led an army of 12,000 soldiers (including camels), launching an invasion of Sindh in 712 CE.
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Qasim's invasion was prompted by the plundering of a ship carrying goods and Muslim pilgrims.
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He captured Debul, Narankot and Sehwan, before confronting Raja Dahir's army at the Indus River, resulting in Dahir's death.
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Muhammad bin Qasim's forces continued their advance, conquering Alor, Brahmanabad, and Multan, bringing Sindh and lower Punjab under Muslim rule.
Muhammad bin Qasim's Rule of Sindh
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He established a Muslim state in Sindh, granting the inhabitants the status of "dhimmis," who were protected people and allowed to practice their own religions.
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Dhimmis were exempted from forced conversion but were subject to a poll tax (jizya).
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Qasim's rule was known for its justice and tolerance, leading to many conversions to Islam.
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The absence of a caste system in Islam appealed to many in Sindh.
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After his uncle's death, political opponents of Hajjaj bin Yusuf ordered Muhammad bin Qasim's execution.
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Description
Explore the lives and contributions of famous Muslim travelers and historians, including Ibn Battuta and Ibn Khaldun. Discover their significant impacts on history, culture, and civilization, as well as the implications of the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate. This quiz will test your knowledge on their journeys, works, and historical significance.
