Muhammad Ghori began his Indian campaigns in 1175 by attacking Multan, then ruled by the Carmathians. This early conquest helped him secure entry into the subcontinent and paved the way for later victories in Uch, Lahore and eventually the Rajput territories. His expansion into India followed a systematic eastward progression. ANSWER: (A) Multan
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In 1175 CE, Muhammad Ghori started his expansion into India by launching his first attack on Multan, which was controlled by the Carmathian (Karmathi) sect. The region was strategically important due to its location on major trade routes and its proximity to the Indian plains. Ghori captured Multan and subsequently advanced to Uch and Lahore, defeating the Ghaznavid rulers. This early success marked the beginning of his systematic penetration into North India, eventually leading to conflicts with Rajput powers like Prithviraj Chauhan. Thus, his first Indian target was Multan.