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Chapter 16: India

Functions of the State & Governmental Structure:
 * Social classes were based on the caste system
 * The government consisted of those belonging to one of the highest castes (after priests)
 * The arrival of Islam deeply impacted the governmnent.
 * During the twelfth century, India establishd an Islamic state known as the Sultanate of Dehli.
 * The Sultanate of Dehli was one of the most powerful Islamic states for about 300 years. (1206-1526)
 * The northern part of India was politically divided due to war and invasions.
 * The Chola Kingdom (850 - 1267) expanded over southern India.
 * The other state that dominated much of southern India was Vijayanagar, who did not follow the newfound religion of Islam, but kept their traditional Hindu values.
 * ^^ was ruled by two brothers: Harihara and Bukka
 * India was not politically successful because of its lack of power to keep a strong, centralized government, but they did influence many other south-east Asian countries.
 * Angkor and Srivijaya were two of the south-east Asian states that was deeply influenced by India
 * The capital of Angkor, Angkor Thom, was built with aids of Indian priests, and was based on India's political structure.
 * Overall, politically and culturally, India helped link south-east Asia to the rest of the world.

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Katie Parker =]

Checked by Bianca and Rachel ^^ umm, obviously, i haven't started yet.... -Katie >>
 * you guyz might want to have some more information on it...-saeed
 * This has bee a non-approval(unless you put more stuff) by:Brett Krumenacker**

Edited by Kellen McManus and Anthony Bickett