Question

What were some of the major religious developments during the period of $700$ CE and $1750$ CE?

Answer 1

Hint: The 'medieval' period is defined as the time between the 'old’ and the 'modern' periods, and it lasted from $700$ to $1750$. During the mediaeval period, India became extremely wealthy and powerful, attracting even more traders and governments from all over the world, particularly Europe.

Complete answer:
Time is more than just the passage of hours, days, or years; it is the reflection of changes that occur everywhere, all of the time. However, we can study time more easily if we divide it into periods or eras. A British historian split Indian history into three periods: Hindu, Muslim, and British, however that categorization is no longer used since it is considered too limited.

Religious traditions saw significant changes between \[700\] and $1750$ CE are –
- Several significant changes occurred in Hinduism during this time period. Kings began to worship new deities and build temples. The status of Brahmanas and priests grew. They became dominant social groups.
- Another significant advancement was the establishment of the concept of Bhakti, in which worshippers did not need the assistance of priests or elaborate rituals to access their own deity.
- During this time, new religions emerged across the subcontinent. Merchants and travellers carried the teachings of the Holy Quran to India in the seventh century.

Note: Coins, inscriptions, architecture, and textual records are among the sources used to research this time period. Many ancient Indian literature contain references to historical events and rituals. Historians utilise these sources to learn about the past depending on the time period and nature of their research.