Question

What do you understand by the indian culture that emerged in medieval india?

Answer 1

Culturally medieval period marks the beginning ofnew stage in the growth of India's composite culture. It saw the introduction of new features in art and architecture of India and their diffusion to all parts of the country. The architecture that developed during this period was the result of thesynthesis of the traditions of Central Asia and Persia with the pre-existing Indian styles. During the 15th and 16th centauries distinctive styles of art and architecture also developed in the regional kingdoms which had emerged with the disintegration of the Sultanate.During this time notable advances were made in the development of languages and literature. Twonew languages-Arabic and Persian became a partof India's linguistic heritage. Historical writings for the first time became an important component of Indian literature. Under the influence of Persian, new forms of literature suchas the ghazal were introduced. The period saw two great religious movements. The Bhakti movement spread throughout the country.

Answer 2

The arrival of the Muslim ruler in India led to an extension of the mixed culture in India. People from different religion and from different directions such as Hindus and Muslims from North and South began interacting. The evidence of the mixed culture can be seen in the fact that people began sharing and adopting the culture of other religion, for instance, the development of the clothing style, the style of ornaments adopted by the Indian women and the development of mixed form in the art and architecture. Thus, these cultural exchanges developed a culture that made its ground above regionality and caste differences.