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Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent

Okay, let me explain the Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent in a way that you can understand.

Long, long ago, there were people who believed in a religion called Islam. They lived in a far-off land called Arabia. Over time, these people started to conquer other lands and spread their religion to new places.

One of the places they went was the Indian subcontinent, which is a big area in South Asia. The people who lived there believed in a different religion called Hinduism.

The Muslims and the Hindus didn't always get along. Sometimes they fought each other, and sometimes the Muslims won and took over new territories.

Many Muslim kingdoms were set up in the Indian subcontinent, which was ruled by several different Muslim dynasties over many centuries.

The Muslim rulers of the Indian subcontinent had a big impact on the culture, language, and religion of the region. Some people converted to Islam, while others continued to practice their old religions.

Today, the Indian subcontinent is home to many different religions, including Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, among others.