Spread of Islam to South Asia

Who restored imperial unity in North India in the 7th century?

Harsha; with peace, prosperity, and promoting the welfare of his people

What happen to India after Harsha’s death

It was fragmented again

When did the (very limited) Muslim expansion into India Begin?

The early 8th century and occurred because of trade

How did Muslims initially treat Hindus and Buddhists

As dhimmis (people of the book, Christians and Jews) and allowed them to worship freely

How did Indian culture impact the Muslims?

Passed on advancements in mathematics, science, medicine, and technology

Who increased the Muslim expansion into India

Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century and lasted well into the 12th centurry

Who helped bring about the conversions to Islam?

The Sufis because Buddhists related better to them

Where did conversions occur?

In concentrated areas and tended toward Buddhists or low-caste groups

The bhakti movement

Emerged in southern India during the 12th century

Was a cult of love and devotion that sought to erase the distinction between Hinduism and Islam

Guru Kabir

A famous bhakti teacher, taught that Shiva, Vishnu and Allah were all manifestations of a single, universal deity

Hindus vs Muslim influence

Hindus failed to give in to influence of Muslims and influenced the Muslims more

What did Hindus do when they realized that Muslim influence was gaining?

They adapted their religion to appeal to all castes and made it more accessible

What religious people worked hard to spread their religion and stress their differences

Hindus & Muslims

Who did south Asia remain one of least reached converted and integrated areas to?

Muslims