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India: A Thousand Years of History A. D. 1 – 710
UNTIL 1947, when the Moslem state of Pakistan was carved out of its western and eastern corners, the entire triangle
Islam the Civilizer A. D. 622-1406
IF Islam had never existed, the Christian countries of the world would probably be less advanced and certainly less varied,
The Ottomans, the Last Great Islamic Power A.D. 1299-1922
ACCORDING to their tradition, the Ottoman Turks once belonged to the same Central Asian tribe as the Seljuk Turks. Their
Early Civilizations to Modern Age
The Coming of Islam A.D. 711 – 1526
IN 711‚ when other Moslem forces were invading distant Spain, Arab soldiers fought their way to the mouth of the
The Moguls Take Over A.D. 1504-1605
THE name “Mogul” comes from the Arabic word for “Mongol.” Babur, the founder of the Mogul dynasty, was probably descended
The Height of Mogul Power A.D. 1605-1707
WHEN Akbar died, the hope of a peaceful, prosperous India died with him. None of his successors was nearly so
Distant Past and New Challenges
Milestones of History
Toledo falls, marking the end of Islam in Spain (1077 – 1100)
Toledo falls and this marks the beginning of the end of Islam in Spain. A triumph for orthodoxy The events
