HISA04H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Averroes, Alhambra Decree, Al-Andalus
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Lecture 6: managing differences: al andalus and norman sicily. Case studies: sultanate of delhi, al andalus and norman sicily. Equality is not expected, not all human beings should be treated equally, ethnic differences created a social hierarchy. Controlled very large parts of what would be northern india, pakistan and afghanistan. Emerged through process of recruitment of child slaves, meticulous training in military or. Meant that most of these people were bilingual, has a broad perspective on the ruler in which they were serving, able to tumble the dynasty and create their own regime. Muslim people were in contact in non-muslims that preceded the military and political takeover of parts of europe. Evidence of free communities and slaves before the conquest. Conquest falls very rapidly after the conquest of the north africa. Conquest facilitated by something tangible they could offer to the society, ie religion, architecture.
