Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s1.t3.12

v2.c11.s1.t3.12

Since the 8^th century CE, Islam began to be introduced to India from its western and northwestern parts. Until the 13^th century CE, the Muslim established the Sultanate in Delhi and the Mughal Dynasty was built in the 16^th century CE. Indian music is influenced by Persian and Arabian music and culture. The classical music is gradually divided into two major genres: the north and south, namely the “Hindustani” developed under the Islamic regime in north India and “Karnatak” that retains the domestic traditions in south India.