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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
What effect did several centuries of interaction between traditional Indian culture and Islamic culture have on Indian society?
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Solution
The interaction between traditional Indian culture and Islamic culture had a deep impact on Indian society. This fusion resulted in a new pattern called Indo-Islamic culture.
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