Q1. List and describe some major changes that were brought about by the Muslims in the social and cultural traditions of the subcontinent. Use the resources available in your home or the internet to find details about those changes. Furthermore, elaborate on one change that was the most lasting/permanent and can still be seen around even today.
Answers
Explanation:
Towards the end of the Abbasid caliphate, the formerly vast and united Islamic empire became fragmented and decentralized.
Many different groups ruled areas previously held by the Abbasids.
Religious institutions became more defined during this period as state power waned.
Trade contributed to the spread of Islamic culture and led to a growing feeling of internationalism.
From the ninth century to the twelfth century, Islamic culture flourished and crystallized into what we now recognize as Islam. The military expansions of the earlier period spread Islam in name only; it was later that Islamic culture truly spread, with people converting to Islam in large numbers.
This spread of Islamic culture was facilitated by trade, missionaries, and changes in the political structure of Islamic society. As a result, we encounter multiple different interpretations of Islam across many different Islamic societies.