Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Islam made its first appearance in Bengal when sufi missionaries arrived.This happened during?

  1. 13th Century

  2. 17th Century

  3. 14th Century

  4. 12th Century
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Explanation

Islam first appeared in Bengal during the 12th Century (1200s) with the arrival of Sufi missionaries, predating the Delhi Sultanate's conquest of Bengal in the 13th century. The earliest Muslim presence came through trade and missionary activities along the coastal regions. The 13th century saw the establishment of Muslim rule, but the religion's arrival began earlier through Sufi saints.

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