India And The Indian Ocean Basin

India and the Indian Ocean Basin

The Quest for Centralized Imperial Rule ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Decentralization Gupta Age Tolerance Harsha was a gifted warrior - administrator, a sensitive poet and playwright, and became one of India's most celebrated heroes. In 641 Harsha sent an envoy to the Chinese emperor and established the first diplomatic relations between India and China. Does Harsha’s Kingdom compare more to Charlemagne’s rule or to the Renaissance? Why?

Introduction of Islam to Northern India ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Hindu Buddhist How did Mahmud’s actions in India impact the spread of Islam? When Mahmud ascended the throne in 998 at the age of 27, he already showed remarkable administrative ability and statesmanship. At the time of his accession, Ghazna was a small kingdom. The young and ambitious Mahmud aspired to be a great monarch, and in more than 20 successful expeditions he amassed the wealth with which to lay the foundation of a vast empire that eventually included Kashmir, the Punjab, and a great part of Iran.

The Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sultanate Hindu

The Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526) Film Clip Qutb Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret. Construction commenced in 1193 under the orders of India's first Muslim ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak, and the topmost storey of the minaret was completed in 1386 by Firuz Shah Tughluq. The Qutb Minar is notable for being one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture.

Patterns of Conversion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sufi Buddhist equality

Hindu Kingdoms of Southern India ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Navy centralized Film Clip The Chola kings built temples and endowed them with great wealth. The temples acted not only as places of worship but also as centers of economic activity, benefiting their entire community.

Hindu Kingdoms of Southern India ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Islam Patrons Muslim Film Clip Vittala Temple – The main pavilion consists of 56 pillars elaborately carved and when struck, emit different musical notes.

Kingdom of Vijayanagar Virupaksha Temple is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi and has been considered the most sacred over the centuries. It is fully intact among the surrounding ruins and is still used in worship. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.

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