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Where did Muslims come from?
Central Asia, Persia, and Arabia
What were Muslim structures characterized by?
Domes, arches, and minarets
Where did Muslims first settle?
Delhi
Who held the majority of government positions?
Muslims
What were the two religious movements that gained popularity?
Sufi and Bhakti
Describe the Bhakti movement.
Promoted devotion to a personal god, emphasizing love, equality, and social unity, which contrasted with the rigid caste-based Hindu system.
Describe Sufi mysticism.
Islam focused on a personal and direct connection with the divine, using poetry, music, and dance to express love for God.
Who founded Sikhism?
Guru Nanak
Did science prosper?
No
Where were extra funds used?
Religious and Military pursuits
What part did poets play in relation to the caste system?
They reached to followers from all castes and denounced.
What were popular ways of worshipping?
Religious songs, prayers, and gatherings.
Where was Sage Ramananda from?
Varanasi
What were sculptures not allowed to be based on?
Humans
What is another name of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and what temple was it built on?
Qutub Minar and a Vishnu Temple
