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India of Medieval Age — HISTORY STD 11 Arts — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtsHISTORYIndia of Medieval Age3 Marks
Question
Explain the Arab invasion of Valabhi.
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Answer

The Arabs first attacked Mumbai and Thane and the second invaded Valabhi.
  • Chinese traveler Yuan-shuang has highly praised Valabhi.
  • From Shiladitya $I$ to $VII,$ the town was abuzz with wealth, education, learning and royalty.
  • Impressed by the splendor of Valabhi, the Arab subedar of Sindh, Junaid, and invaded Valabhi.
  • The result was the destruction of Valabhi University.
  • The invasions of the Muslims are blamed for the destruction of Valabhi.
  • According to the Muslim chronicler and historian Alberuni, the one who invaded Valabhi was the Arab subo of the city of Almansura in Sindh.
  • According to his note, a traitor named "Kaku" from Valabhipur encouraged the Arab subah to invade Valabhi.
  • According to another Arab chronicle, Abdul Malik made another naval attack on Valabhi in $766$ after a failed naval attack in $758.$

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