Islam had its glory days in India during the Mughal Empire up until the late 19th century. The Mughal Empire created a foundation for Modern Day India as some are still present today. Religions toleration being one of them existed in India during this time, and was at its best during Akbar's reign from 1556-1605. Looking back on it, it is a big deal that Hindus and Muslims could live side by side under one empire. However, within this vast empire, princely states existed such as Hyderabad that was ran by the Nizams. The Nizams displayed an Islamic presence in Hyderabad until their dethroning in 1948. Hyderabad remained predominately Muslim, but those statistics have declined in recent years. There is noticeably more Hindus than Muslims in some parts, but the old world Islamic presence still remains. Places such as Golconda Fort, The Seven Tombs (Qutb Shahi Tombs), and the Mecca Masjid reflect and remind us how diverse this country was and continues to be.
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| Charminar is symbolically known as the middle of Hyderabad, a place for trade and exchange of ideas. |
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| Minerats, resembling those of a mosque. |
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| The front of Mecca Masijid. |
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| Prayer floor. |
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| Prayer mats for outside |
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| pre-handstand |
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