The Chachnama is a primary historical source for the history of Sindh under the Chach dynasty and the Arab conquest in the early 8th century. It describes Aror (or Alor, Arod) as the capital city of Sindh under King Chach and his successors, including Dahir, who ruled before the Arab invasion led by Muhammad bin Qasim.
According to Chachnama, what was the Capital of the Indus Country in the 6th and 7th century ?
Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2020 · Topic: Muslim Invasion of India (Administration and Socio-Economic Impact of Arab Rule in Sindh)
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