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Muhammad Bin Qasim, the great Muslim hero and commander, entered India as a conqueror and lived there for three years. He introduced Islamic system and left an indelible impact on Indian society by the example of his character and generosity. Islam, as a faith and system of life, won many followers in sub-continent because of its simple and humanitarian principles.

1. Impact on Religion:

Before the coming of Islam to India, the people were divided in several religious factions and an intense struggle was going on between Hinduism and other religions. Conditions, which extremely perturbed the people, prevailing in the society.

When Islam was introduced to the people of the sub-continent, it attracted many followers because of its simple and easily understandable principles. The introduction of Islam completely ransformed the Indian society into a well knit social fraternity. Islam came as blessing for the oppressed classed in India whose life had become miserable because of the deep rooted caste system. Islam brought a new way of life for them which they had never experienced before in the Hindu society. The respectable way of life, shown to them under Islam, gave them a feeling of being human beings. Islam infused a different thinking and sentiments among the people of the sub-continent.

2. Impact on Art and Literature:

The Indian art and literature was also influenced considerably by Islam. The people rejected the out-dated and absurd customs of Hindu society and showed tendency towards the new trends of life. Native art and paintings were influenced by Muslims thought and trend. The old languages Sanskrit and Parakrit were influenced by Arabic and Persian and later on by Turkish language. By the interaction of these languages new languages like Urdu and Hindi emerged.

3. Impact on Architecture:

The Muslim conquest of India left a considerable impact on the Indian architecture and there was a unique development in art during the Muslim rule. Muslim architecture frequently mingled with the Hindu style of buildings. The Hindu temples, their pillars and domes reflected some glimpses of Muslims architecture. In the new buildings red stone and marble was used which was a significant characteristic of the Muslim way of construction.

4. Impact on History:

The arrival of Muslims in the sub-continent marks a new development in the art of recording historical events. Historical literature which existed before the arrival of the Muslims, was mostly legendary and unauthentic.

5. Social Impact:

Besides the above mentioned areas Islam left its impact on every other aspect of Indian society. A sense of homogeneity and oneness grew in the social set-up after the arrival of the Muslims in India. Indian society was now a well knit whole and a sense of centralism had evolved amongst the various sections of society. With the arrival of the Muslims, India established relations with the other countries of the world. Diplomatic and trade links were established. This had a happy effect on the economy of India.

During the reign of Sher Shah Suri the public welfare sector was given special attention. Roads and means of communication were improved. New roads, hospitals, inns and post offices were constructed for the convenience of the people.