Question

Describe at least 2 major differences that caused tension between Hindus and Muslims in India.

Answer 1

Islam is a monotheistic faith, and Muslims adhere to sharia law. Hinduism is a polytheistic faith whose followers follow religious laws called the dharma. Hindus practice good deeds to receive rewards called karma through cycles of rebirth called reincarnation to reach the afterlife, called nirvana.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The origins of the conflict between these groups dates back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE, when Islam was first introduced into the kingdoms of India from the Middle East. At this time, many of the world's most prominent traders were Arabic Muslims, and Islamic trade networks stretched across Eurasia. As Muslim merchants established trade centers in India, the religion came with them, and grew rapidly in several areas, seen by many Hindus as threatening their way of life.

While Muslims and Hindus did peacefully coexist in many parts of India for a long time, the two groups could, and did, turn against each other as a result of the economic, social, and military conflicts of the age.

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