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India’s earliest contact with Islam came through

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Arab invasion of Sindh
  2. Turkish invasion
  3. Sufi saints and Arab travellers
  4. Arab merchants of Malabar Coast

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Arab merchants of Malabar Coast

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D. Arab merchants of Malabar Coast 📚 Explanation: Long before any military invasions, India's earliest contact with the Islamic world occurred through 'Arab merchants' who traded along the 'Malabar Coast' of Kerala. They arrived as early as the 7th century for the spice trade. These peaceful commercial contacts led to the establishment of the first mosques in India. This cultural exchange happened long before the Turkish or Afghan conquests of the north.