History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c24.2

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The advent of Islām introduced a new stratum into the Indian culture. After the military clash was over, exigencies political and social ushered in an atmosphere of friendliness. Gradually a new synthesis developed, which gave birth to Indo-Islāmic culture. In every sphere of social and intellectual life, in manners and customs, in art and literature, the conquerors and the conquered inevitably impressed themselves on each other. And by the end of the 13th and the beginning of the 14th century, India began to witness a change in its cultural outlook.