Life And Culture In Medieval India

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