India’s Muslim Empire

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!!!!!!!)

India in 550 AD

Hindu and Buddhist rulers spend huge money on magnificent temples

Trade networks linked Middle East and China

1000 AD

Muslims Turks invade India

Muslim Sultan (ruler) made Delhi his capital

Ruled until 1526

Why are the Muslims so successful?

Mounted ArchersHindu’s fought

amongst each otherMany Hindu’s,

especially lower caste Hindus, converted to Islam

Islam Hinduism

One GodFive PillarsHeaven/HellNo Priests

Multiple GodsMoral dutiesCycle of birth,

death and rebirth

Muslims v. Hindus

Rise of Sikhism

Belief in the “Unity of God”

Belief in reincarnation

Rejection of caste

Sikhism

Founded by Indian Holy Man NanakFaith would grow in northern India

Mughal India

Babur Supposed descendant

of Genghis Khan Defeated Muslims Mughal dynasty lasted

from 1526-1857

Taj Mahal

Built During Mughal Dynasty

TombBuilt for Mumtaz

Mahal Died at 39 Had 14 Children