Syria and Egypt in the west and Persia in the east were conquered, and an administrative basis was devised for the organization of Islamic territory. Ahmadu had been successful as the Caliph with the most peaceful and tranquiled reign among the grandsons of Shehu. B Ei -: ,f! The prominent role which he played in dealing with this difficult and crucial question would suggest that he had an equally important part in the formulation of other decisions and actions of Iltutmish's government. It is not surprising, therefore, that historians attach little importance to Arab rule in Sind; yet though the visible traces of Arab ascendancy have been obliterated its invisible effects are many and far-reaching.
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