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Although
Muslims came as
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conquerors,
interaction with Indians
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early was
dominated by peaceful
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exchanges.
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The main
carriers of Islam were
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traders and
Sufi mystics, the latter
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drawing
followers because of
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similarities
to Indian holy men.
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Their mosques
and schools became
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centers of
regional political power
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providing
protection to local
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populations.
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