To spread it's reach in the Pacific and China. Looking for oil, and rubber resources. Spheres of influence.
1) Arabs brought Islam to Iran and Afghanistan: in the year 650 A.D. resistance in Iran was quelled.
2) The Ghaznavid Empire launched raids to India: Mahmud started to govern in 997 A.D., he carried out 17 expeditions through northern India.
3) Islam was firmly established in the island areas of Southeast Asia: it was spread by merchants in the 12th century (1101-1200 A.D.) by the 16th century it was firmly established.
4) Islamic and Hindu culture fused under the Delhi sultanate: this sultanate existed between the 13th and the 16th century. (1201-1600 A.D.)
The answer is true it was always an important site
9. I believe is A. 10. I believe is C. And 11. I believe isD.
