Question

In this lesson, you learned about the interactions between Muslim and Hindu societies in the Indian subcontinent, in the time period of 1000-1500. Now, conduct independent research to learn more about this topic. How did the Ghaznavid presence impact the Hindu people? Summarize your findings in a well-developed paragraph.

Answer 1

Their immense wealth was one of the factors that encouraged the Ghaznavid and Ghūrid Turks to invade India after the 11th century. The temples were controlled by self-perpetuating committees—whose membership was usually a hereditary privilege—and by a large staff of priests and temple servants under a high priest who wielded tremendous power and influence.