India Flashcards
How was the nature of political structure in India after the Gupta?
Turbulent and chaotic.
Why did the Gupta dynasty collapse?
Invasion of the White Huns from Central Asia
Who was the Indian emperor who united northern India in the 600s?
Harsha
In what ways did Islam reach India?
merchants on trade routes, military, migrations, and invasions.
Why did Mahmud of Ghazni visit India in the 11th c?
Raiding expeditions.
What was the nature of political rule with regard to the Delhi Sultans?
loose; no permanent bureaucracy and no administrative structure.
What effect did the monsoon winds have on Indian Agriculture?
Increased harvests, surplus of food, less droughts.
What was the Bhakti Movement?
A cult of love and devotion that wanted to erase the distinction between Hinduism and Islam.
What Indian characteristics were diffused to SE Asia?
- Adopted kingship as the principal form of political authority
- Embraced Indian literature (Ramayana, Mahabharata)
- Hinduism & Buddhism
What influences the design of the Khmer temples?
The Hindu world
Why was India a natural location for Emporia?
Its central location in the Indian Ocean basin.
