BY: MISS FIVE STARWORLD HISTORY

6TH PERIOD

Chapter 8: THE Spread of Islam

Section III : Islamic Rulers In India

Main Idea

In the thirteenth century, Islamic rulers in India established a government that lasted for 320 years.

Islamic Rulers In India

Extending the Delhi Sultanate The Delhi sultanate soon

become famous as a center of Islam.

One of Qutb ud- Aibaks first acts as sultan was to destroy the Hindu temples in northern India.

The Delhi sultanate was the beginning of Islamic rule in northern India.

A. Changes to come to India

Muslims Gain Control Islamic Invaders who

entered India Carried off Hindu art, jewels, gold, silver, and slaves. One of the cruelest of

these invaders was an Afghan ruler, or sultan named Mahmud of Ghazni. He invaded India 17 times. After Conquering the

city of Delhi and the kingdoms around it, he took control of the area.

A. Changes To come to India

This is one of Hindu art.

Hindu- Muslims differences Hindu- Muslims and Hindus

were uneasy neighbors in India. Conflict developed when many

of India's Hindus had to choose between converting to Islam, or being killed or taken to slavery.

Even though Muslim and Hindus Differences caused conflict, the two group did share some common ideas. Like new languages.

Many ceremonies was wedding and e.g..

A. Changes to Come to India

Main Idea

Tamerlane, a Mongol nomad, invaded India in 1398.

B. The Delhi Sultanate Is

Destroyed

Tamerlane Captures Delhi Stories of Tamerlane's

cruelty spread terror throughout the region.

Everywhere he went he left death and destruction behind.

It took Delhi 100 year to recover from his is army attack.

Finally, he left, and took his army with him and went to conquer other lands.

Other attacks by Tamerlane Tamerlane was set out to

control in the Middle East and central Asia and when they rebelled against his rule he would destroyed them.

In 1399 he advance into Egypt. In 1401 he captured Baghdad

and killed 20,000 people. Then in 1405 on his way to

invade China he died on the way.

B. The Sultanate Is Destroyed

C. Mughal Empire

Main idea

The Mugal Empire, founded by Babur, brought about many accomplishments and reforms.

Origins of the Empire In 1526 an Islamic Chief in

northwestern India asked Barbur to help him put down a Hindu rebellion.

Barbur nickname the tiger, founded what is considered is the greatest of the Islamic empires of India.

By the time Barbur died in 1530 his empire spread from Kubul to Afghanistan.

C. Mughal Empire

The Rule of Akbar Babur's grandson Akbar

took over the empire in 1556. he was only 13 years old.

Akbar thought it would be impossible to keep his empire united if he tried to make then live as Muslims.

He also married Hindu princess and gave important government jobs to Hindus.

C. Mughal Empire

Akbar's Successors Akbar was succeeded by

his son Jahangir, who ruled from 1605 to 1627.

His wife, Nur Jahan, ruled from 1628 to 1658.

Both rulers continued Akbar's tolerant policies toward Hindus and expanded Mughal rule. Akbar and his wife

The Religion of the Sikhs A new Religion arose in India at this time. The founder of the Sikh religion was Guru Nanak, born

in 1469 into a Hindu family. Mughal rulers began torture and kill Sikhs. Sikhs became more militant or willing to fight for a

cause.

Guru was a wandering holy man who believed that all forms of inequality including the caste system.

Decline of the Mughal Empire There were a number of

factors that led to the decline of the Mughal Empire. Like one reason was that

Akbar’s successors did not understand the importance of Hindu and Muslim Harmony. For an example ,

Aurangzeb, who ruled after Shah Jahan, required all citizens to practice Islam. No other religion were allowed.

Islamic faith