Question

Which statement accurately describes the spread of Islam to India?

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the spread of Islam to India is:

Mamluks first established the Delhi Sultanate which was later overpowered by the Mughal Empire.

What was the role of the Mamluks

The Mamluks established the Delhi Sultanate in the early 13th century, marking the beginning of Islamic rule in northern India.

Subsequently, the Mughal Empire, founded by Babur in the 16th century, emerged as a powerful Muslim dynasty that played a significant role in shaping India's history.

complete question

What statement best describes the spread of islam to india?

-Mamluks first established the Delhi Sultanate which was later overpowered by the Mughal Empire.

-After the introduction of Islam in India by the Mamluks, Hinduism was no longer practiced.

-The Mamluks and Mongols both tried and failed to establish a Muslim empire in India.

- Islamic rulers maintained power in India well into the 20th century.

Answer 2

Islam came to India in the 10th century when the Ghaznavids, a Turkic tribe, annexed the area now known as Punjab. By 1200, Muslim warlords had conquered much of northern India, and by 1206 had founded the Delhi Sultanate with its capital at Delhi.