Q. Which historical Indian empire was referred to as "Ruhimi or Ruhma Dharma" by the medieval Arab merchant Sulaiman?
Answer:
Pala Empire
Notes: The Arab merchant Sulaiman, who visited India during the mid-9th century, referred to the Pala Empire as "Ruhimi or Ruhma Dharma". He noted that the Pala Emperor, despite being at war with the Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas, had more military resources at his disposal.