Growth of Muslim Population in Medieval India, A.D. 1000–1800 c16.4
Growth of Muslim Population in Medieval India, A.D. 1000–1800 c16.4
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In the armies of Turkish conquerors Muslims of many tribes like Khitai, Qara-Khitai, Qipchaqi, Garji and Ilbari came to India,¹ and they stayed on here. Fakhruddin Mubarak writes that the army of Qutbuddin Aibak was composed of Turks, Ghoris, Khurasanis and Khaljis.² Thus in the early years of Turkish conquest immigrant soldiers comprised an important agency contributing to the growth of Muslim population in India.