The Delhi Sultanate Muslim mounted archers had greater mobility than the Hindu forces, who rode slow moving war elephants. Hindu Princes wasted resources fighting each other and not the Muslims. Large numbers of Hindus converted.

Effects of Muslim Rule Introduction of Muslim traditions.  Government  Religion  Trade  Education

Muslims & Hindus Muslim invaders devastated Buddhist monasteries and killed so many monks that the religion never recovered. Hindus recognized many gods and goddesses, sacred texts. (Muslims - 1 god/text) Hindus worshiped before statues. (Sinful for Muslims)

Muslims & Hindus Hindus had a strict caste system. (Taught the equality of all) Hindus celebrated with religious occasions with song and dance. (Condemned by Muslims) Muslims absorbed Hindu customs of marriage and caste ideas. Used a new language, Urdu, combo of Persian and Hindi

Muslims & Hindus Artisans applied Persian art style to Indian subjects. Sikhism was a blending of religious beliefs. (Hindu/Islam)

Mughal India Akbar tolerated religious beliefs of others and opened up government jobs to Hindus of all castes. Ended tax of non-Muslims. Used paid officials in place of hereditary office holders.

Mughal India Modernized the army Encouraged international trade. Introduced reforms. Akbar’s grandson had Taj Mahal built.