Question

How did the Muslim invasions of the later medieval period affect Indian culture? Answer in not more than 20 words.

Answer 1

A great controversy exists amongst the historians regarding the impact exercised by the two cultures on each other. Certain scholars like Dr. Tarachand hold the opinion that the Hindu religion and society were influenced to the core by the forces of Islamic culture. Certain other scholars like A. L. Srivastava, E. B. Havell, Titus and Prof. S. R Sharma are of the opinion that the Hindu culture instead of being influenced by Islam exercised deep influence on Islam and its followers.

For example Titus in his book Indian Islam says that when “all is said there seems to be little doubt that Hinduism has wrought a far greater change in Islam than Islam has wrought in Hinduism which still continues to pursue the even tenure of its way with a complacency and confidence that are amazing.”