The Delhi Sultanate (9.1)
What were the effects of the Tamerlanes invasion of India?
They left Delhi in ruins.
When did Sikhism emerge?
The late 1400's
What is Jahanagirs wifes name?
Nur Jahan
What is the process in which plants make their food?
Photosynthesis
How did the Delhi sultanate affect Hindu society?
It introduced Turkish, Persian, and Arab social and artistic influences to the area.
Who invented sikhism?
Nanak
Who was the chief builder of the mughal empire?
Akbar
Where there any movements on our slides?
Yes, one on slide 12.
Why did many lower-caste Hindus convert to Islam during the Delhi Sultanate?
It offered them a social mobility and equality, in contrast to the rigid caste system.
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How many followers does Sikhism have?
25 million
What is the name of the tomb Shah Jahan built for his wife?
Taj Mahal
How many slides did we present?
18
Why were the Muslim invaders able to defeat the Hindu armies in the late 1100s?
They won because of their fast-moving archers.
What do the Sikhs consider themselves?
Disciples of God
What stood in the place before the Mughal dynasty?
Delhi
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What happened to the Delhi Sultanate in 1398?
It collapsed when Tamerlane and his Mongol army invaded India. They destroyed cities, looted plain and killed over 100,000 Hindus. Delhi was left in ruins and took a long time to recover.
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What is the Sikh scripture called?
Guru Granth Sahib
What region did Babur and his heirs conquer?
The Himalayas to Deccan Plateau
How many minutes are in a year?
525,600