A sixth-form history society is creating a timeline ending in 1831. One group argues that Muslim achievements in the subcontinent were mainly military, begi...
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A sixth-form history society is creating a timeline ending in 1831. One group argues that Muslim achievements in the subcontinent were mainly military, beginning with Muhammad bin Qasim and continuing through Babur. Another group points to learning, architecture, trade, administration and reform. Use your own knowledge to decide which interpretation gives the more convincing account of Muslim influence before the later movement for Pakistan independence.
(a) Identify one achievement of Muslim civilisation in the subcontinent that was not a military conquest. [1]
(b) Explain two ways Muslim rulers contributed to culture or learning. [2]
(c) Assess the statement that military success was the most important reason for the long-term influence of Islam in the subcontinent. [3]
Answer Details
(a) Building mosques / development of Persian literature / canals / schools or madrasas / administration / trade [1] (b) Any two: patronised scholars, poets and libraries [1]; built mosques, tombs and cities [1]; used Persian in government and culture [1]; established madrasas to teach Islamic learning [1] (c) Military success created Muslim states and protected routes and institutions [1]; however, Sufis, trade, learning and cultural achievements made Islam meaningful in daily life [1]; a justified conclusion that long-term influence depended on both political power and voluntary social or religious influence [1]
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