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History of Islam Vol 3 of 3 by Akbar Shah Najeebabadi

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476 The <strong>History</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Islam</strong><br />

coming <strong>of</strong> the Muslims into Europe. Kabir Das started his own<br />

religious order in India during the same period. Kabir had died at<br />

Magher near Gorakhpur in 924 A.H. He was contemporary <strong>of</strong> Sultan<br />

Sikander Lodhi. During the Reign <strong>of</strong> Sultan Salim, in<br />

pocket watch was invented.<br />

922 A.H the<br />

Sultan Salim had in mind that following his conquest <strong>of</strong> the Christian<br />

countries he would bring all the Christians to the fold <strong>of</strong> <strong>Islam</strong> and<br />

wipe out all foreign elements from his territories. Thus, he expressed<br />

his opinion to convert churches into mosques. Having heard this some<br />

Christians appeared before the Sultan and submitted that his<br />

forefathers had given them full religious freedom and promised<br />

protection to their<br />

churches and non-interference with their religious<br />

affairs. Religious scholars <strong>of</strong> Sultan Salim's courts supported the<br />

statement <strong>of</strong> the Christians and Qadi Jamali also interceded for them.<br />

Thus, the Sultan held back from such an action. Christian historians<br />

appear to be very unhappy with Sultan Salim and held his religious<br />

interests to be his demerit but this is sheer prejudice on their part.<br />

Their dislike <strong>of</strong> him is a glaring pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> his divine nature and virtues<br />

and the countries conquered <strong>by</strong> Sultan Salim remained under Turkish<br />

control. Sultan Salim did not rule for long and died at the age <strong>of</strong> 52<br />

had he lived a little longer he would have conquered Europe as a<br />

whole. He was also the first Caliph in the Ottoman Dynasty.<br />

THE END

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