Question

which statement characterizes how islam and hinduism coexisted during the delhi sultanate?
a) islamic rulers were hostile to hinduism and used violent means to enforce conversion to islam.
b) imposition of islamic rule radically changed the way people led their daily lives.
c) the early islamic rulers in india maintained cordial diplomatic relations.
d) the relationship between hindus and muslims was one of mutual dislike and misunderstanding.

Explanation:

During the Delhi Sultanate, early Islamic rulers in India maintained cordial diplomatic relations. Islamic rulers did not uniformly use violent means to enforce conversion (eliminating A). The imposition of Islamic rule did not radically change daily life in a uniform, all - encompassing way (eliminating B). And the relationship was not one of universal mutual dislike and misunderstanding (eliminating D). Cordial diplomatic relations were a more accurate characterization.

Answer:

C. The early Islamic rulers in India maintained cordial diplomatic relations.