Indian through art would have a profound effect on the Western world. ... The primary inspiration for this Gandharan Buddhist art came from Mahayana Buddhism, which viewed Buddha as a savior. ... Jainism fostered the notion of ahisma (nonviolence), which would play a forward role in the twentieth century Indian independence movement. ... The great bulk of Indian though seeks not to challenge the existing dominates. ...
Although Islam was somewhat enforced in the area for a period of time, Indians could specifically ignore foreign rule more easily than other regions, as they were regulated by separate castes. ... The two religions simply had too many conflicts between each other, such as their indifferences to pork and beef, abilities and inabilities to honor their gods through music and art, and the disagreement between the veiling of women. ... The Delhi sultanate did not promote a significant cultural revival in India, aside from a degree of mixed Indian and Muslim painting, architecture, and clothing styl...
