1. India’s Muslim Empire

2. Quiz 1. The “ships of the desert” crossed the Sahara desert as many Muslims rode what kind of animal to trade? 2. What is the greatest piece of Muslim literature? (It’s a book) 3. Did Rabiah al-Adawaiyya write long books or poetry? 4. Calligraphy is a form of what? 5. al-Khwarizmi pioneered the study of which math class? (Hint – We offer this class here at Loyola, maybe even some of you are in it!!!!!!!)

3. India in 550 AD Hindu and Buddhist rulers spend huge money on magnificent temples Trade networks linked Middle East and China

4. 1000 AD Muslims Turks invade India Muslim Sultan (ruler) made Delhi his capital Ruled until 1526

5. Why are the Muslims so successful? Mounted Archers Hindu’s fought amongst each other Many Hindu’s, especially lower caste Hindus, converted to Islam

6. Islam Hinduism One God Five Pillars Heaven/Hell No Priests Multiple Gods Moral duties Cycle of birth, death and rebirth Muslims v. Hindus

7. Rise of Sikhism Belief in the “Unity of God” Belief in reincarnation Rejection of caste

9. Sikhism Founded by Indian Holy Man Nanak Faith would grow in northern India

10. Mughal India Babur  Supposed descendant of Genghis Khan  Defeated Muslims  Mughal dynasty lasted from 1526-1857

11. Taj Mahal Built During Mughal Dynasty Tomb Built for Mumtaz Mahal  Died at 39  Had 14 Children