The first permanent muslim foothold in the south asian subcontinent was achieved with Muhammad Bin Qasim's conquest of Sindh in 711 C.E. An autonomous Muslim state linked with the Umayyad, and later, the Abbasid Caliphate, was established with jurisdication extended over southern and central parts of present Pakistan. Quite a few new cities were established and Arabic was introduces was the official language. At the time of Mehmood Ghaznavi invasion, Muslims rule still other regions. The Ghaznavis (976-1148) and their successors, the Ghurids (1148-1208) territories covered thirteenth century that the foundations of Muslims rule in India were laid Delhi as the Capital. From 1206 to 1526 C.E, five different dynasties held sway. Then followed the period of Mughal ascendancy (1526-1707) and their rule continued, though nominally, till 1857.
Sunday 9 January 2011
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