Technological Changes & Administration (Major Technological Changes during the Sultanate Period and Impact on Indian Society)
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Technical & Architectural Innovations |
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Field |
Innovations |
Impact/Examples |
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Architecture |
Arches, domes, minarets, and the Charbagh (four-garden) style. |
Qutub Minar, Gol Gumbaz. |
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Construction Materials |
Use of red sandstone and marble. |
Strength and aesthetic beauty in structures (e.g., Red Fort). |
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Irrigation |
Canal systems and the Persian wheel (Rahat). |
Increase in agricultural productivity and economic growth. |
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Metallurgy |
Advanced steel production and firearms. |
Enhanced military strength and artistic coinage. |
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Textile Industry |
Spinning wheel (Charkha), Zari embroidery, and advanced looms. |
Global export of Muslin and Silk. |
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Impact on Indian Society |
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Aspect |
Nature of Change |
Description |
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Social Structure |
Emergence of new professional classes. |
Social diversity increased with the rise of new classes of weavers, .... |
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