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600-700 AD: Subsequent history of multan is well established and more than sufficient light has been  thrown   on  the  cross  section  by  world  famous travellers,  writers  and historians who  visited Multan including the Chinese historian Hiuen Tsang in 641 A. D. The Chinese traveler found the circuit of the city about 30 li which is equal to five miles. He described,  "the  soil  rich and fertile and mentioned about eight Deva  temples. He also mentioned that people do not believe in Buddha rule. The city  is  thickly   populated-the   grand   temple  dedicated   to   the  Sun is  very magnificent and profusely decorated-The  image  of  Sun  Deva also  known  as "Mitra" is cast in yellow gold and ornamented with rare gems.  Its  divine  insight mysteriously manifested and its spiritual powers made plain  to  all  and  so  on".  
Multan was first visited by the Muslim arms during the reign of  the Khalifa  Abu Bekr, in 44 Hijri (664 A.D.), when Mohalib, the Arab General, afterwards an eminent commander in Persia and Arabia, penetrated to the ancient capital of the Maili. He returned with many prisoners of war. The expedition, however, seems to have been directed towards exploration of the country as no attempt was apparently made to retain the conquest.