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Delhi Sultanate

A historical state in South Asia.

Vijayanagara Empire

Established in 1336, it was a significant empire in South Asia.

Samsara

The repeating circle of life; reincarnation.

Atman

Refers to 'the soul' in Hindu beliefs.

Moksha

The escape from the cycle of samsara.

Brahman

The concept of the Divine Being in Hinduism.

Karma

The principle that good karma brings one closer to moksha, while bad karma moves one further away.

Bhakti Movement

A movement that emphasized the emotional side of devotion to one god, similar to Sufism.

Caste System

A hierarchical structure of society consisting of 5 groups, where good karma can influence one's next life.

Indian Intellectual Influence

Arabs built on Indian advances, particularly in mathematics.

Majapahit Empire

sea based power established in 1293, located in Java and initially Buddhist.

Khmer Empire

 Land based; 802-1431; complex irrigation & drainage systems for agriculture; Hindu later Buddhist.