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โช๏ธ Islam
Islam in India
Islam spread to India via Arab traders (7th century), Sufi saints and Mughal rulers; 200 million Muslim Indians
India ๐ฎ๐ณ 712 Islam
Key Facts
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Islam arrived via Arab traders in Kerala (7th century); Muhammad bin Qasim conquered Sindh (712)
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Mughal Empire (1526โ1857): Akbar's policy of "Sulh-i-kul" (peace with all); promoted art, architecture, culture
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India: 200 million Muslims (14% of population); 3rd largest Muslim population in the world
๐ Did you know? Sufi saints like Moinuddin Chishti (Ajmer), Nizamuddin Auliya (Delhi) and Bulleh Shah (Punjab) spread Islam through love, music and poetry โ not conquest
Quick Reference
Category
Islam
Country
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Year / Era
712
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Islam spread to India via Arab traders (7th century), Sufi saints and Mughal rulers