1. Muslims in India

2. Key Terms
Sultanate
Caste
Rajah

3. Delhi Sultanate
The sultan of Ghur defeated Hindu armies across the northern plain
Delhi is the capital
Delhi sultanate was the start of Muslim rule in northern India
Why did Muslim invaders triumph
Mounted archers that had greater mobility than Hindu forces
Hindu forces were worn down from fighting with one another.

4. Effects of Muslim Rule
Sultans introduced Muslim traditions of government
Trade between India and the Muslim world increased

5. Muslims and Hindus
Widespread destruction of Buddhist monasteries contributed to the drastic decline of Buddhism as a major religion
Differences
Hindus recognized many sacred texts and prayed before statues representing
Muslims were devout monotheistic who saw statues as offensive to ones true God
During the Delhi sultanate, growing number of Hindus converted to Islam.

6. Interactions and Cultural Blending
Hindus remained second-class citizens
Forced to pay taxes
Indian merchants were attracted to Islam in part because of the strong trade network
Muslims absorbed elements of Hindu culture
Marriage customs and caste ideas

7. Mughal India
The chief builder of the Mughal empire was Akbar the Great
Created a strong central government
Won support because he had a policy of toleration
Ended the tax on non-Muslim
Married a Hindu princess
Used paid officials for officeholders
Shah Jahan built a tomb for his wife
Taj Mahal

8. Questions to Consider
What are the differences between Hindus and Muslims?
Why did Muslim invaders have such success?
What were some things that Akbar the Great did?