Developments in South and Southeast Asia Vocabulary

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms from lecture notes about developments in South and Southeast Asia.

Lal Ded

A poet from Kashmir (1320-1392) whose work bridged Hindu and Muslim traditions, emphasizing experience.

Chola Dynasty

A Southern Indian kingdom that reigned for over 400 years (850-1267), extending its rule to Ceylon (Sri Lanka).

Vijayanagara Empire

A Hindu kingdom in Southern India (1336-1646) founded by Harihara and Bukka after they renounced Islam.

Rajput Kingdoms

Hindu kingdoms that gradually formed in Northern India and present-day Pakistan after the fall of the Gupta Empire, characterized by frequent warfare among clans.

Delhi Sultanate

An Islamic empire that ruled over Northern India for 300 years (13th-16th centuries), known for imposing the jizya tax on non-Muslims.

Jizya

A tax imposed by the Delhi Sultanate on all non-Muslim subjects of the empire.

Bhakti Movement

A Hindu movement that began in the 12th century, emphasizing emotional attachment to a particular deity and not discriminating against women or people of low social status.

Urdu

A new language developed among Muslims of South Asia, melding Hindi grammar with Arabic and Farsi vocabulary; the official language of Pakistan today.

Srivijaya Empire

A Hindu kingdom (670-1025) based on Sumatra that prospered by charging fees for ships traveling between India and China.

Khmer Empire (Angkor Kingdom)

A land-based kingdom (802-1431) situated near the Mekong River, known for its complex irrigation and drainage systems that led to economic prosperity.