SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CHSL - 11 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q34

In the middle of which century did the Arab traveller Sulaiman visit India?
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 9th.

The Arab traveler Sulaiman did visit India in the middle of the 9th century. His travel accounts provide valuable insights into the political, social, and economic conditions of India during that period, particularly the Pala and Pratihara empires. Sulaiman's writings offer a significant historical perspective from an external observer, detailing aspects of Indian rulers, administration, trade, and societal customs, making his observations crucial for understanding medieval Indian history.