India

ISLAMIC AND HINDU KINGDOMS Quest for Centralized Rule White Hun invasion End of Gupta Dynasty Introduction of Islam in North Islamic military advances conquered Sind Completion of Islamic takeover resulted in Sultanate of Delhi

ISLAMIC AND HINDU KINGDOMS Hindu Kingdoms of Southern India Southern kingdoms mainly Hindu Chola Kingdom in South from 850 – 1267 C.E. Two brothers established Kingdom of Vijayanagar (City of Victory) in Lasted until 1565 C.E.

PRODUCTION AND TRADE Monsoons, irrigation Population growth, urbanization Hindu Temples Organized agricultural activities, irrigation, reserves Served as banks

PRODUCTION AND TRADE Cross Cultural Trade Indian Ocean location made natural site for emporia & warehouses Caste & Society Islam challenged Caste system During this time, became more complex Caste system helped maintain order in absence of strong central government Securely established for first time

MEETING OF HINDU & ISLAMIC TRADITIONS Islam in North, Hindu in South Shankara synthesized much Hindu writings into a single, consistent thought system

MEETING OF HINDU & ISLAMIC TRADITIONS Bhakti movement (love cult) tried to erase distinction between Hinduism and Islam Guru Kabir believed Shiva, Vishnu, and Allah were all manifestations of a single, universal deity.

INDIAN SOCIETY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Hindu and Buddhist influence design of the Khmer temples Arrival of Islam Quiet presence, not exclusive Allowed converts to retain local customs Melaka became predominately Islamic

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