Indian Muslims: Who Are They c6.s4.2

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The harem of Malwa sultans formed a great source of proselytization. The seraglio of Ghayas-ud-din (14691500) was filled with beautiful slaves girls and daughters of Rajas and Zamindars.³⁸ The number of its inmates was 16,000 according to Nizamuddin and 10,000 according to Ferishtah.³⁹ However, with the rise of Rajputs to power in Malwa, the enslavement of Hindus and the proselytizing activity of Malwa rulers may not have been as sustained as in other regions. Foreign elements in the Malwa army and administration were also not conspicuous.