HIST-W 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Chola Dynasty, Arabian Sea, Carpentry
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North india, following the collapse of the gupta empire: Collapsed under the pressure of north huns, splitting into local tribes. a. Unstable after the collapse of the gupta in the 6th century. King harsha (606-648 ce), at age 16, the rst attempted un er of india. By 612 he conquered nearly all of india. Created a temporary uni ed northern india by 606 ce following the warring local leaders. As a ruler, he was notorious for generosity, as a buddhist. Accepted other religions, gave wealth to the poor, constructed public hospitals, supported scholars. In 648 ce, he was assasinated with no heir. a. Afghans turkish nomads introduction of islam into the north: Stopped by local indian kingdom, left at the edge. Arab forces enter india in 711 ce. a. Become traders with indians, also the abbasid empire sends in su s missionaries. a. Su s are not successful, hinduism and islam are not compatible.
