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Coming of Islam in South and Southeast Asia

Coming of Islam in South and Southeast Asia. I. Islam in South Asia . A. India between 500-1000 CE. 1. Politically Fragmented 2. Culture Thrived 3. Era of Religious Toleration (Hindus, Buddhist, Muslims). B. Muslim Invaders. 1. First in 700 CE 2. 1022-Capture Punjab

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Coming of Islam in South and Southeast Asia

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  1. Coming of Islam in South and Southeast Asia I. Islam in South Asia

  2. A. India between 500-1000 CE 1. Politically Fragmented 2. Culture Thrived 3. Era of Religious Toleration (Hindus, Buddhist, Muslims)

  3. B. Muslim Invaders 1. First in 700 CE 2. 1022-Capture Punjab 3. 1206-Capture Delhi

  4. C. Delhi Sultanate 1. Leadership In India

  5. Delhi Sultanate 2. Introduce Islam to India

  6. Delhi Sultanate 3. Islam blends with Hinduism. - Buddhism minimized

  7. D. Carriers of Islam 1. Sufis 2. Traders 3. Peaceful

  8. E. Patterns of Conversion 1. Mostly Buddhists converted

  9. E. Patterns of Conversion 2. Sufis were viewed as holy men

  10. E. Patterns of Conversion 3. Welcomed low and outcast of Hindu society

  11. E. Patterns of Conversion 4. Escape Taxation 5. Intermarriage

  12. E. Patterns of Conversion 6. Most successful in cities (similar to Africa)

  13. F. Indian Influences on Islamic Civilization 1. Number system 2. Achievements in math, music and astronomy

  14. G. Roots of Conflict Muslims Held strong to monotheism Attacks on Hindu religious centers. High Caste Hindus Goal: Halt Conversions Reemphasis on cult of gods and goddesses

  15. 2 separate Religious communities • India was least converted area • Hindu majority… Muslim Minority • Hindu objections to Islam: Muslims: • shunning pork & alcohol • eating beef • Avoiding religious music & statues • Practice of veiling & secluding women

  16. H. Most Enduring Feature

  17. Vibrant Trading Network • Coastal Cities • Gujarat – W. Indian region

  18. Textiles Carpets Paper, Silk Porcelain Cotton Salt Silver China Zone Ivory Gold Slaves Spices Arab Zone Spices Indian Zone What evidence from the map suggests Islam would successfully spread to South and SE Asia? Why was India in an ideal location to prosper from this trade? What important bodies of water facilitated the trade?

  19. II. Islam comes to SE Asia • Indian Ocean trade • Most impact in Coastal Areas • Merchants and Sufis • By way of Malacca • Coexist with traditional beliefs • Conversions steadily increase

  20. Contact and Influence in Southeast Asia Thesis prompt: Analyze the nature and results of contact in Southeast Asia._____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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