India’s Muslim Empires
Delhi Sultanate Gupta Empire fell around 550 Arabs conquered the Indus Valley in 711 1000 Muslim Turks and Afghans invaded 1100s Sultan of Ghur defeated Hindu armies and made Delhi his capital The Delhi Sultanate lasted from 1206-1526
Muslims and Buddhists Clash Muslims attacked Buddhist monasteries which led to the decline of Buddhism
Hindus and Muslims Clash Ancient religion Many sacred texts Prayed before statues of deities Caste system Brahmins honored as priestly caste Celebrate with music and dance New faith Single sacred text Devout monotheists Taught equality of all believers No religious hierarchy
A Blending of Cultures Some Muslims argued that Hinduism is a monotheistic religion Many rajahs were left in place Some Hindus converted Appealed to lower caste Hindus Appealed to those working for the Muslim government Urdu- new language that was a combo of Persian, Arabic, and Hindi Other customs transfer as well
Sikhism Indian holy man named Nanak blended Islam and Hinduism Belief in the “Unity of God” Belief in reincarnation Rejection of caste system
Mughal India Mughal is the Persian word for Mongol Mughal dynasty ruled from 1526- 1857 and replaced the Delhi Sultanate Shah Jahan (Built the Taj Mahal)