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The perfunctory rule by the Ghaznavids in Punjab was followed by Ghurids, and Sultan Muhammad of Ghor (r. 1173–1206) is generally credited with laying the foundation of Muslim rule in Northern India. From the late 12th century onwards, Muslim empires dominated the subcontinent, most notably the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. [2]
With around 204 million Muslims (2019 estimate), India's Muslim population is the world's third-largest [93] [94] [95] and the world's largest Muslim-minority population. [96] India is home to 10.9% of the world's Muslim population. [93] [97] According to Pew Research Center, there can be 213 million Muslims in 2020, India's 15% population.
Islam. The Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent mainly took place between the 13th and the 18th centuries. Earlier Muslim conquests in the subcontinent include the invasions which started in the northwestern subcontinent (modern-day Pakistan ), especially the Umayyad campaigns during the 8th century.
The 46 cities with populations of 1 million and above are known as Million Plus UA s or Cities. The 3 UAs with populations of 10 million and above are known as Mega Cities (The census defines the three as Greater Mumbai UA (18.4 million), Delhi UA (16.3 million) and Kolkata UA (14.1 million).[ 1]) The cities listed in bold are the capitals of ...
The Sultanate of Ndzuwani (1711–1912) The Sultanate of Ngazidjia (1400–1912) Sultanate of Bambao. The Sultanate of Mwali (1830–1909) The Sultanate of Bajini (1500–1889) The Sultanate of Itsandra (1400–1886) The Sultanate of Mitsamihuli. The Sultanate of Washili. The Sultanate of Hambuu. The Sultanate of Hamahame.
The Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities was introduced as an affiliated institution by adopting a resolution no. 9/9-P. The resolution was formally adopted by the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in the 9th session held in Dakar, Senegal on 17 May 1998 followed by the hijiri 24 April 1978. The 10th session was held in Fez, Morocco on 8 ...
Pages in category "Muslim communities of India" The following 185 pages are in this category, out of 185 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *
Bengal was also central in the rising political awareness of the Muslim population—the All-India Muslim League was established in Dhaka in 1906. The Muslim homeland movement pushed for a sovereign state in eastern India with the Lahore Resolution in 1943. Hindu nationalism was also strong in Bengal, which was home to groups like the Hindu ...