Who was the first Muslim invader of India?
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Mahmud Ghazni
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Mohammed Gori
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Kutubuddin Aibak
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Mohd. Bin Kasim
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Correct answer
Explanation
Muhammad bin Qasim (Mohd. Bin Kasim) invaded Sindh in 712 CE, making him the first Muslim invader of the Indian subcontinent. Mahmud Ghazni invaded later (early 11th century), Mohammed Gori came in the late 12th century, and Kutubuddin Aibak was a slave general who became the first Sultan of Delhi in the 13th century.