The First attempt of entering Indian territory was made in 711 A.D. by the Arabi Who was the Caliph at that time?

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The correct answer is Al-Walid.

Key Points

Al-Walid I was the Caliph of the Umayyad dynasty during 705–715 A.D.
He was known for expanding the Islamic empire significantly during his reign, including the conquest of regions in Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
In 711 A.D., under his rule, Muhammad bin Qasim led the first Arab expedition into the Indian territory of Sindh.
Al-Walid’s era is also marked by the construction of significant Islamic architectural monuments, such as the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.

Additional Information

Al-Hajaj: Al-Hajjaj bin Yusuf was a prominent Umayyad governor and military commander. He played a key role in managing the empire's eastern provinces and was instrumental in supporting Muhammad bin Qasim’s expedition to Sindh.
Al-Qadir: Al-Qadir was an Abbasid Caliph who ruled centuries later (r. 991–1031 A.D.), long after the events in question.