Examine the nature of invasion of muhammad ghori? What were it consequences
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Like any medieval king (regardless, if Hindu, Christian or Muslim), he had three purposes:
To increase his kingdom and empire
To collect wealth and treasure to pay for his future adventures
To become known as conqueror and legend (in centuries to come)
Spreading religion was not on the agenda (as some might think).
Impact on India:
The immediate impact was that he was able to expand his kingdom from Afghanistan to Delhi and subdue other Hindu Rajahs.
The long term impact was that he indirectly established the permanent Muslim foothold in India and established the Muslim hegemony in India. After the battle of Tarain and defeat of Prithiviraj in 1192, it was decided that North India (and central India later on) will stay Muslim for the next 800 years and then split to Pakistan. Another effect was the cultural transformation of India into more Persianized-Turkish outlook in dress, language, thinking, and openness by Hindus (thus explains why most Pakistanis today have Persian-Turkish ancestry along with some Hindus). Another effect was the conversion of Hindus (not by sword though but by Sufi saints) into Muslim faith.
Another effect was the interaction of Hindu and Muslim intellectuals and learn from each other. Muslims learnt lot of things from Hindus and vice versa.
Another effect was the intermarriages between Hindus and Muslims (though it was limited to upper class, Princes and Kings), but it gave the sense of integration.
These are some of the main effect on India that started with the invasion of Muhammad Ghori in 1192 AD.
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The defeat of Prithviraj not only destroyed the Imperial power of the Chauhans, but also brought disaster for the whole India. In all his conquered territories, Muhammad placed governors, who were again placed under a viceroy. This important position was held by his faithful slave, Qutb al-din-Aibak.