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Did black pepper also play a role in the arrival of Islam in India?
In India, it was generally believed that the entry of Islam into India came through Muhammad bin Qasim's invasion of Sindh in 712 CE during the Umayyad rule, that is, by force of the sword.
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Historical inquiry into black pepper's role suggests trade routes, not just conquest, may have facilitated the spread of Islam into India.