The Rise of Islam in India

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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