India

= The Rise of Islam in India =

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 * Islam is the second most practices religion in India.
 * Islam entered India through trade with Arabia.
 * Most Indians who converted to Islam were from Buddhist or lower-caste groups.
 * The new believers combined Islamic teachings and rituals with elements of the animist, Hindu, and Buddhist religions.
 * Coastal trade of India became controlled by Muslims.
 * Islam spread to India through conversions, inter-marriages, economic intergration, and through the influence of preachers.
 * Muslim ships carried Sufis, whom played a major role in conversion.
 * Some people believe that forced conversions increased the number of Muslims in India.
 * Unfair taxes were put among non-Muslims, which forced many to convert to Islam.
 * Islam improved trade between India and surrounding Muslim areas.



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