Question 2 - 3 Marks Questions - Chapter 1 Class 7 History - The Medieval World - History

What do you understand by the ‘Indian’ culture that emerged in medieval period?

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Answer by Student

• The ‘Indian’ culture that emerged in medieval period was a result of the interaction and integration of various cultures , religions , languages , and regions of India.
  
  
• It was a culture that was above regional and caste differences, and that reflected the diversity and unity of India.
  
  
• It was a culture that was influenced by the Muslim , Persian , Turkish , Arabic , and European cultures, as well as the Hindu , Buddhist , Jain , and Sikh traditions.
  
  
• It was a culture that produced rich and varied forms of art , architecture , literature , music , dance , philosophy , and science .

Detailed Answer by Teachoo

• The ‘Indian’ culture that emerged in medieval period was a syncretic or composite culture, which means that it combined elements from different sources and created something new and unique.
  
  
• This culture was a result of the interaction and integration of various cultures, religions, languages, and regions of India.
  
  
• It was a culture that transcended regional and caste differences, and that reflected the diversity and unity of India.
  
  
• It was a culture that was influenced by the Muslim , Persian , Turkish , Arabic , and European cultures, as well as the Hindu , Buddhist , Jain , and Sikh traditions.
  
  
• Some examples of the ‘Indian’ culture that emerged in medieval period are:
  
  
  • The development of Urdu language, which is a mixture of Hindi, Persian, Arabic, and Turkish words.
    
    
  • The creation of Mughal architecture, which is a blend of Islamic, Persian, Turkish, and Indian styles.
    
    
  • The growth of Bhakti and Sufi movements, which preached devotion to God and love for all human beings.
    
    
  • The emergence of Indo-Islamic art, which combined Islamic motifs with Indian techniques and materials.
    
    
  • The flourishing of Hindustani classical music, which incorporated elements from Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and Indian musical traditions.
    
    
  • The evolution of Kathak dance form, which originated from the storytelling tradition of Hindu temples and later incorporated Persian and Mughal influences.

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