India Before and After the Islamic Spread
India Before and After the Islamic Spread
Society- India
Time Period- 998 to 1206 CE
Events-
· Death of Firdaws, author of Shah-Nama
· Life of Al-Ghazal, philosopher and scientist
· Life of Omar Khayyam, author and poet
Before Islamic Spread
· Persistent failure of Indian rulers to unite against aggressors, but were not fundamental challenges to the existing orders.
· People who came to India seeked refuge, and blending in with the culture. They turned Buddhist or Hindu.
· Hinduism: Open, tolerant, and broad to various religious devotion.
· Caste system established who were closest to God and who were further away.
After Islamic Spread
· Islam: committed to monotheism and said everyone was equal to the sight of god.
· Many Muslims moved to India.
· Indian Influences towards Islam:
o Scientific learning, math, astronomy, numerals of Hindu scholars (Arabic Numerals), dress, food, hairstyles, architecture
· South Asia remained one of the least converted and integrated of all the areas Muhammad’s message had reached.
Change Analysis by Reema N
Society- India
Time Period- 998 to 1206 CE
Events-
· Death of Firdaws, author of Shah-Nama
· Life of Al-Ghazal, philosopher and scientist
· Life of Omar Khayyam, author and poet
Before Islamic Spread
· Persistent failure of Indian rulers to unite against aggressors, but were not fundamental challenges to the existing orders.
· People who came to India seeked refuge, and blending in with the culture. They turned Buddhist or Hindu.
· Hinduism: Open, tolerant, and broad to various religious devotion.
· Caste system established who were closest to God and who were further away.
After Islamic Spread
· Islam: committed to monotheism and said everyone was equal to the sight of god.
· Many Muslims moved to India.
· Indian Influences towards Islam:
o Scientific learning, math, astronomy, numerals of Hindu scholars (Arabic Numerals), dress, food, hairstyles, architecture
· South Asia remained one of the least converted and integrated of all the areas Muhammad’s message had reached.
Change Analysis by Reema N
