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What is the status of women in ancient period?
In ancient times, the women were considered with respect and dignity. During this period, there were women rishis, and they were held in high esteem. In royal households, women were given respect and they even rendered a significant contribution in the making of decisions and administrative functions.
What was the position of women in the early medieval period in India?
Women had no freedom and were suppressed. Peasant women had to work at home as well as in the fields. Their life was very hard and without love and respect. Among the Hindus, the custom of ‘sati’ was common in which a widowed woman had to immolate herself on her husband’s funeral pyre.
Who was the first Muslim ruler of India?
After the capture of Lahore and the end of the Ghaznavids, the Ghurid Empire ruled by Muhammad of Ghor and Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad laid the foundation of Muslim rule in India. In 1206, Bakhtiyar Khalji led the Muslim conquest of Bengal, marking the easternmost expansion of Islam at the time.
What was the significance of Arab rule in Balochistan?
Arab rule in Baluchistan helped the Baloch people to develop their own semi-independent tribal systems, which stronger forces frequently threatened. In the 17th century, Baluchistan was dominated by Ahmedzai Baloch tribe of Kalat region, which ruled Balochistan from 1666-1948).
When did the first Muslim conquests in India take place?
Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent mainly took place from the 12th to the 16th centuries, though earlier Muslim conquests include the invasions into modern Afghanistan and Pakistan and the Umayyad campaigns in India, during the time of the Rajput kingdoms in the 8th century.
Who defeated Muhammad of Ghori and recovered Bhatinda?
Muhammad of Ghori was defeated by Prithviraj in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 A.D. and recovered Bhatinda. Learn more about the First Battle of Tarain of 1191 in the linked article. In the second battle of Tarain, the joined forces of the Rajput rulers under Prithviraj were defeated by Muhammad of Ghori.