The Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire: Islamic Rule in India

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How do you think this invasion impacted Indian society?

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How might these changes have affected daily life?

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How does Sikhism seem to blend Hindu and Muslim ideas?

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What benefits might come from Akbar's tolerance?

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How might these reforms have strengthened the empire?

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Why do you think the Taj Mahal is so famous?

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How might intolerance have weakened the empire?

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How do you think the arrival of European traders affected the balance of power during the Mughal decline?

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What lasting impacts do you think the period of the Delhi Sultanate had on India?

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How does Mughal influence still show in India today?

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Why do you think the Mughals were more successful than the Delhi Sultanate?

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How did the introduction of new religious ideas and changes in social structures shape modern India?

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What are the benefits and challenges of cultural exchange?

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What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate?

• Disunity among Indian princes

• Support from local rulers

• Advanced military technology

• Economic prosperity

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Why do you think religious tolerance increased?

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How do you think this invasion impacted Indian society?

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What were the key differences between the Sultanate and Mughal rule?