Question

Which among the following statements are true about the social system during the sultanate time?

• A. The society consisted of Foreign Muslims, Indian Muslims alone.
• B. The Sultans and Ulemas introduced policies to create religious tolerance.
• C. Led to the introduction of religious reformation movement like the Bhakti Movement.
• D. Women were subjected to many social evils.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C Led to the introduction of religious reformation movement like the Bhakti Movement.
D Women were subjected to many social evils.

During the Sultanate time, the society consisted of Foreign Muslims, Indian Muslims, and Hindus. Foreign Muslims were the ones who migrated to the Indian subcontinent and comprised the ruling class. Indian Muslims were the ones who either converted to Islam or were descendants of those who converted. The Sultans and Ulemas introduced policies that did not allow Hindus and Muslims to co-exist. These discriminations within and between religions led to many religious reform movements like the Bhakti movement during these times. Women of this age were subjected to many socially evil practices like child marriage and the Purdah system.