Abstract
After the establishment of Muslim rule in India (1206),
Muslim society was divided into two distinct groups; immigrants
and local inhabitants. The number of local Muslims increased
with the passage of time due to missionary activities of Sufis and
sometimes due to personal interest of some sultans.1 Immigrant
Muslims were further divided into different groups including
Persians, Turko-Mongols and Afghans. These groups mostly
formed the ruling class. The other group of Muslims; local
converts to Islam were simply the masses. 2 There were only few
instances during early Muslim rule when the converts were given
any prominent position. In most of the cases they were the
subjects not the masters. The objective of this paper is to discuss
the structure of the social classes among Muslims in India. In
this regard their professions, the taxes they paid, their general
habits and festivals, status and role of their women and slaves
would also be brought under light.
Naumana Kiran. (2008) CLASS-STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL STRATIFICATION IN EARLY MUSLIM INDIA (1206-1526 A.D.) , Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volime 45, Issue 2.
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