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Aim: How did Muslim conquest of India cause a blending of cultures?

Aim: How did Muslim conquest of India cause a blending of cultures?. Nunc Agenda: Take out a sheet of loose leaf and your textbook. Open B ook Quiz time! . On a sheet of loose leaf answer the following in complete sentences using pages 324-325 in your textbook:

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Aim: How did Muslim conquest of India cause a blending of cultures?

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  1. Aim: How did Muslim conquest of India cause a blending of cultures? Nunc Agenda: Take out a sheet of loose leaf and your textbook. Open Book Quiz time!

  2. On a sheet of loose leaf answer the following in complete sentences using pages 324-325 in your textbook: 1. The Delhi sultanate marked the start of Muslim rule in northern India. Explain why Muslim invaders triumphed in their conquests. 2. The Muslim advance in India brought different religions and cultures in contact. Describe one way culture and/or religion blended under the Delhi sultanate.

  3. Ottomans, Safavids, Mughals Tomorrow! Today!

  4. Delhi Sultanate • Around 1000, Muslim Turks and Afghans push into India • Muslim invaders organized a sultanate, or land ruled by a sultan • 1206 marked the start of Muslim rule in Northern India

  5. Tamerlane Turko-Mongolian conqueror Defeated the Delhi sultanate Conquers northern India

  6. Babur • Descendant of Genghis Khan AND Tamerlane! • Defeated Delhi sultan in Northern India with the help of cannons • Founded Mughal Dynasty in 1526

  7. “The sun had mounted spear-high when the onset begun, and the battle lasted till midday, when the enemy was completely broken and routed. By the grace and might of Almighty God, this difficult affair was made easy to be, and that mighty army…was crushed in the dust.” - Babur, Memoirs What do you know about Babur from this quote?

  8. Akbar the Great (r.1542-1605) Strong central government Married Hindu Rajput Princess Created new syncretic religion “Din-i-ilahi” or “divine religion” mix of Islam, Hinduism, and other faiths (did not last) Ended tax on non-Muslims, encouraged trade

  9. Shah Jahan (r.1628-1658) Reigned during Mughal cultural Golden Age Built TajMahalas a tomb for his wife

  10. TajMahal (Built around 1632) Persian calligraphy Tombs of Shah Jahan and MumtazMahal

  11. Aurangzeb (r. 1658-1707) • Rejected religious tolerance • Persecuted non-Muslim faiths • Revolts weakened the empire • European invaders soon took power

  12. Urdu Language • Urdu- Primarily Indian language with Persian, Turkic, and Arabic influences • Developed under Muslim rule • Today- Official language of Pakistan

  13. As an American, you live in a highly diverse society. Write a statement in which you identify and explain 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages this brings to America.

  14. Aim: How did Muslim conquest of India cause a blending of cultures?

  15. Pensa: Complete the Ottoman/Safavid comparison handout using Chapter 10 Section 5 of your textbook.

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