Who was the first Muslim came to India?
Muhammad bin Qasim (672 CE) at the age of 17 was the first Muslim general to invade the Indian subcontinent, managing to reach Sindh.
Who came before the Mughals?
Mughal Empire
| Preceded by | Succeeded by |
|---|---|
| Timurid Empire Delhi Sultanate Lodi dynasty Sur Empire Bengal Sultanate Rajput states Chero dynasty Deccan sultanates | Maratha Empire Bengal Subah Durrani Empire Sikh Empire Bharatpur State Hyderabad State Kingdom of Rohilkhand Company rule in India British Raj |
Were there any Muslim invaders in India before the Mughals?
There were other muslim invaders before that. There was Delhi Sultanate, Bengal Sultanate, Gujarat Sultanate and Deccan Sultanate. Then came the Mughals. Many of these coexisted and fought for control over India. But India’s introduction to Islam was rather peaceful.
What was India like before the advent of Islam?
India is the seventh largest country in the world, and the second largest in Asia. Before the advent of Muslims, the country was fragmented into small warring states and there was no concept of Indian nationalism. The Muslim rulers, especially the Mughals, unified the country and gave it a central administration.
What was the name of first Muslim dynasty in India?
Slave Dynasty. The Slave Dynasty, also known as Mamluk Dynasty, was the first Muslim dynasty in India. It was founded by Qutub din Ibek, who had been a slave of Muhammed Gori, in 1206. He occupied throne for 4 years. He was the one who started the building of Qutub Minar, which was finished by Ilthumish, another ruler of the dynasty.
What is the origin of the Muslim community in India?
The Muslim community of India, with its major segment having indigenous Indian origin is more Indian then the descendants of Aryan invaders who had their origin somewhere in the Central Asia. The Country and the People India is the seventh largest country in the world, and the second largest in Asia.
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