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The expansion of Islam into India is perhaps one of the most controversial aspects of Indian history. In large measure this is to the continuing political, social and religious struggle between Islam and Hinduism on the subcontinent, and the role of history in fuelling and justifying contemporary political actions. This paper explores the early history of Islamic expansion into India - in particular during the 7th century CE - in order to understand how this early expansion defined the later history of Islam in India. As is seen, while there was an undeniable military aspect to this expansion, our focus during this early period must be upon how Islam entered India through long-existing trade networks, and how Muslim preconceptions of Indian religion and culture defined these contacts with implications for the future of Islamic India.

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"The expansion of Islam into India is perhaps one of the most controversial aspects of Indian history. In large measure this is to the continuing political, social and religious struggle between Islam and Hinduism on the subcontinent, and the role of history in fuelling and justifying contemporary political actions. This essay will explore the early history of Islamic expansion into India - in particular during the 7th century CE - in order to understand how this early expansion defined the later history of Islam in India. As will be seen, while there was an undeniable military aspect to this expansion, our focus during this early period must..."

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