The historical text 'Chachnama' is the primary source detailing the early 8th-century Arab military conquest of which region? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historical text 'Chachnama' is the primary source detailing the early 8th-century Arab military conquest of which region?
A. Malwa
B. Sindh
C. Punjab
D. Kashmir
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Originally written in Arabic and later translated into Persian, the 'Chachnama' chronicles the history of Sindh and Muhammad bin Qasim's historic campaign in 712 CE.

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