What was the religious condition of India before the advent of Islam?

Answer 1

Although some Muslim rulers destroyed Indian artwork because much of it reflected Hindu or Buddhist influences, they supported other types of Indian art, especially music. Around the time Muslims first invaded parts of India, musicians in the country were developing the raga, a particular melodic style unique to classical Indian music. As the music began to spread, it found many admirers among the Muslims. Several wealthy Muslims became patrons of Indian musicians, supporting them financially as they wrote and performed their music. The music that flourished during this period shaped the development of almost all performing arts in India.

Answer 2

Before the advent of Islam India was dominated by three major religions i.e Buddhism,jainism and Hinduism.the three religions of India lacked uniformity and suffered due to great deal and differences amongst them.Hinduism was the dominant and main religion of the people and most of the kings of this period were also hindus.both Buddhism and jainism were on the decline .one reason for this was that the rajas which dominated India during this period did not believe in the philosophy of non-violence which these religions preached.still there was perfect religious freedom.no ruler discriminated against any religion and provided every facility to propagade all religions without fear or hindrance.there were ,therfore,no communal clashes.the individual Hindu was free to decide for himself what kind of god he would worship.to many hindus there were many gods,each with different responsibilties.the principal gods were brahma-the creator,vishnu-the preserver and shiva-the destroyer

To attract masses to their own religion,the brahmins began to worship as gods their national heroes like rama and Krishna and gave place to gautam buddha as a god among their own gods.the result was that the innocent people began to worship the national heroes as gods.the brahmans gave great prominence to rituals and ceremonies in religious life.and since most of these rites and ceremonies could be performed by the brahmans alone,they occupied a very powerful position in the society.

Answer 3

India was divided into many small states ruled by Hindu Rajas