The culture of the Muslims was for long either an exotic one or a class culture confined to a certain group that basked in the sun-shine of the King’s favour. The monotheism of Islam led to the birth of a similar movement among the Hindus. Certain aspects of ‘Bhakti’ movement were coloured by the iconoclastic character of Islam. Kabir was the most representative figure. Muslim architecture, painting and crafts had a certain originality which enriched the fabric of Indian culture. In the literary field the development of Urdu Language and the birth of historical writings are some of the colossal Muslim contributions to Indian culture. Indo-Islamic architecture begins with the Ghurid occupation of India at the close of the 12 century A.D. The Muslims having inherited a wealth of varied designs from Sassanian and Byzantine empires and being naturally endowed with good taste for buildings, never failed to adapt to their own requirements the indigenous architecture of almost every foreign country that they conquered. This book is very according to the syllabuses of the various universities of India and it is useful for students, teachers and researchers.
