Muslim India for Kids - Islamic rule in India

Muslim India

Around 1000 AD, the Arabs who had already conquered Persia (modern Iran) came to conquer India as well. Arab troops were able to beat the Indians and take over northern India (and modern Pakistan). Little by little, many Hindus and Buddhists in northern India decided to convert to Islam.


The Arabs set up a very successful government in northern India.

In the 1200's, this arrangement was threatened by the invasion of the Mongols under Ghengis Khan. But the Islamic rulers managed to get their power back again.

Southern India, on the other hand, never came under Islamic control, and remained Hindu.

Delhi Sultanate
Main Indian history page
Main India page






Tell a friend about this page

Save to del.icio.us/digg

Did Kidipede answer your question?

Yes, thanks! / No, can you help me?




Grinding grain


Kidipede's Pledge to You

Kidipede is a site for children in fifth grade to eighth grade. We help middle school children and teenagers do research for their reports and understand their homework. Whether you're traditional school or homeschool, we're there for you when you need us! Check out our kids' book recommendations at the bottom of each page, too.


Summer Camp for Kids






Experience true business class 
web hosting only at Dewahost!
Dewahost offers premium web hosting service at a great price. Kidipede is proudly hosted by Dewahost!