Abstract
Muslim rule in India (1526-1707) is considered a golden chapter in the history of the culture of this region. Muslims established the Mughal Empire in India which was contemporary to the Safavid Empire in Iran. Massive migration to India occurred due to the wealth and grandeur of the Mughal court. Mughalstransformed every sphere of the Indian culture. Their Central Asian background created an aroma in the native culture and with the amalgamation of two; Mughals gave new dimensions to Muslim civilization in India. The cultural aura of Mughals affected every sphere of Indian social life. New ways of dining wereintroduced. Muslims established new industries of clothing and textile. New forms of beautification were launched. Cultural feasts and festivals were regularly celebrated. Music and dance touched the heights of glory. Royal painting studio laid new styles of Indian painting. This culture gave space to every communityto become its part. In the visual arts, the adaptation of local modes to the Mughal cultural environment involved a change of their ethos from religious devotion to secular entertainment. This paper focuses on the reinterpretation of Indian culture under the sway of Mughals. Every historian and scholar spells ink on the political and economic aspects of Indian history in medieval times. However, this work analyzes the cultural and social image of Muslim civilization which was developed under the policy of co-existence. Certain aspects of other cultures were also adopted by Mughal rulers under the policy of “Peace for All.”
Highlights
India is the home of ancient civilizations and their mutual blending has resulted in a unique form of culture
As Abul Fazal mentioned that kornish and taslīm were the mode of greetings in the court of the king
There were no traces of conflict for centuries. This culture was visible throughout North India but it is a reality that South India always went intact with her indigenous culture
Summary
India is the home of ancient civilizations and their mutual blending has resulted in a unique form of culture. The southern part of India encouraged reformers; many sects arose and tried to harmonize the teachings of Islam, Hinduism and other religions of India. This cultural interaction promoted pluralism, a new language Hindavi was invented and renowned poet Amir Khusrau used it as the language of his poetry. The impact of Muslims on Indian culture showed how Hindus reacted to this culture which was completely different from their. Some features of this culture were remarkable and enhanced the richness of their lives and were adopted. Muslims introduced new patterns and they were accepted by local communities. Different categories of culture which form a civilization are discussed below
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