Describe some major changes that were brought about by the Muslims in the social and cultural traditions of the subcontinent.
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Answer: The Muslim dynasties, particularly the Mughals, provided many centuries of political stability to the country. This led to a rapid growth of towns and cities. During the medieval period Islam spread in India. The Sufi movements spread the message of god and to kindness to all living beings. There was interaction between Hindus and Muslims which led to a mixed culture. Furthermore, various rulers made changes and additions according to the need of their times. Feroz Tughlaq set up a public works department to look after construction and maintenance of canals, irrigation and roads. Alauddin Khilji instituted the standing army and kept a record of the horses in the cavalry. The rulers set up ‘karkhanas’–factories–to manufacture different articles such as cloth, arms etc. and various articles of use for the different royal household.