CBSE Class 7 Social Science
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Empires and Kingdoms 6th to 10th Centuries — Question 3
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Question What was the impact of foreign invasions and interactions on Indian society and polity during this period?
Foreign invasions and interactions brought both challenges and changes to India. The Hunas weakened the Gupta Empire, leading to political fragmentation, but later they assimilated into Indian society, adopting local languages and customs. The arrival of Arab forces, especially the 711 CE invasion of Sindh by Muhammad bin Qasim, introduced new political groups and administrative systems. Trade contacts with Iran, Southeast Asia, and China expanded, bringing new ideas, goods, and cultural exchanges, which strengthened urban growth, religion, and learning in India. Let’s Explore