Delhi Sultanate

Mohsin Jalil
Sub-continent of Present Time
Pakistan
India
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Pakistani Culture
The society and culture of Pakistan includes numerous ethnic
groups:
1. Punjabis
2. Kashmirirs
3. Sindhis
4. Muhajirs
5. Makranis
6. Balochis
7. Pashtuns


Pakistani Religions
Islam is the main
religion in Pakistan.
95 % of people are
muslims.
Architecture
Buildings range from
the time of the
Mughal empire, British
empire, and modern
times.

Trade and Commerce
Business climate of the country has
unfortunately been affected by the security
situation prevalent in the region. Energy deficit,
law and order situation and devastating floods
have also added to the problems being faced by
Pakistans industry. However, Pakistans economy
has shown strength in the face of these
challenges and has continued to grow at a steady
rate.
Economy
Historically, Pakistan's overall economic output
(GDP) has grown every year since a 1951 recession.
Despite this record of sustained growth, Pakistans
economy had, until a few years ago, been
characterized as unstable and highly vulnerable to
external and internal shocks. However, the economy
proved to be unexpectedly resilient in face of
multiple adverse events.
26
th
largest when you look at purchasing power
parity.
44
th
largest when you look at nominal GDP.
Indian Culture
The Indian culture, often labeled as a
mixture of several cultures, spans across
the Indian subcontinent and has been
influenced by a history that is several
millennia old. Many elements of India's
diverse cultures, such as Indian religions,
yoga and Indian cuisine, have had
profound impact across the world.
Religion
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Sikhism
Islam
Trade and Commerce
Exports during July, 2014 were valued
at US $
27727.60 million
Imports during July, 2014 were
valued at US $ 39956.23 million
Economy
Tenth largest if you look
at the nominal GDP
Third largest by
purchasing power parity
Afghanistans Cultures
Islam is practiced by most of the Afghanis. Pashtu and Dari are the
official languages of Afghanistan. Buzkashi is a significant part of the
Afghan culture. It is one of the ancient games played in Afghanistan.
Buzkashi literally means "goat killing" and champions on horseback
derived the name from hunting of mountain goats. Afghan cuisine is
enriched with spices and rich aroma. That of Persia, India and
Mongolia mainly influences Afghanistan cuisine. Main ingredients
are spices from India; mint, meat cookery, subzi from Persia and the
noodles/ pasta from Mongolia. Afghani cuisine is flavored with
garam masala, saffron, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, chilis, leeks,
coriander, parsley, mint and black pepper. Eid al Fitr (end of
Ramadan) is the most important festival of Afghanistan. The whole
month of Ramadan is considered as the month of sacrifice and
purity. Muharram commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam
Hussain. Eid al-Adha (Eid-e-Qurban) is also one of the holy days of
Afghans.
Religion
Islam is the religion of 99.7% of
Afghanistan. An estimated 80-89% of
the population practice Sunni Islam
and belong to the Hanafi Islamic law
school while 10-19% are Shi'a ,
majority of the Shia follow the
Twelver branch with smaller numbers
of Ismailis.
Architecture
Afghanistan contains striking architectural remnants of
all ages, including Greek and Buddhist stupas (shrines or
reliquaries) and monasteries, arches, monuments,
intricate Islamic minarets (the tall, slender towers on
mosques), temples and forts. Among the most famous
sites are the great mosques of Herat and Mazar-e Sharif;
the minaret of a mosque at Jam in the west central
highlands; the 1000-year-old Great Arch of Qal'eh-ye
Bost; the Chel Zina (Forty Steps) and rock inscriptions
made by Mughal emperor Babur in Kandahar; the Great
Buddha of Bamian (55 m/180 ft tall); the "Towers of
Victory" in Ghazni; and Emperor Babur's tomb and the
great Bala Hissar fort in Kabul.
Trade and Commerce
Afghanistan has been at the junction of trade routes
between central, south and west Asia for over 3000
years. Official trade during the 1990s was dominated by
the re-export of products, principally electronic goods
and cosmetics, to Pakistan and other neighboring
countries. Major imports for domestic use include
agricultural inputs, rice, wheat, fuel and cooking oil,
while indigenous exports include fruit and nuts, primary
materials and timber. Australia has limited trade with
Afghanistan. The trade they do have is mainly in engines,
machinery and telecommunications. 2011, Australia was
the 26th largest destination of exports from Afghanistan,
and the 32nd largest origin of imports into Afghanistan.
Economy
Afghanistan's economy is recovering from decades of conflict. The
economy has improved significantly since the fall of the Taliban regime
in 2001. This has been largely because of the infusion of international
assistance, the recovery of the agricultural sector, and service sector
growth. Despite the progress of the past few years, Afghanistan is
extremely poor, and highly dependent on foreign aid. Much of the
population continues to suffer from shortages of housing, clean water,
electricity, medical care, and jobs. Afghanistans future economic growth
will face a number of challenges through the transition period and
beyond 2014. However, ongoing international assistance is aimed at
supporting longer-term economic development in Afghanistan. In
strengthening its economic growth and private sector, Afghanistan will
need to overcome a number of challenges, including low revenue
collection, poor job creation, corruption, increasing government
capacity, and poor public infrastructure. A World Bank analysis
determined that Afghanistan would face a fiscal gap of $4 billion per
year. The World Bank analysis formed the basis of the pledge made at
the July 2012 donor conference in Tokyo on Afghanistan. At that
conference the international community pledged $16bn over four years
through 2015.
Bangladesh Culture
The culture of Bangladesh refers to the
way of life of the people of Bangladesh.
The land, the rivers, and the lives of the
Bengali people formed a rich heritage with
marked differences from neighboring
regions.
Three styles of dance: modern, classical,
folk.
Religion
Islam is the largest Religion of
Bangladesh; Muslims constitute
90.4% of the population, followed
by Hindus, who constitute 8.2%,
and Buddhists, Christians, those
who practice other religions and
those who do not are the
remainders.
Architecture
The earliest known examples of architectural pursuits in Bangladesh,
lie at Mahasthangarh and date from the 2nd century BC. From the
early marvels at that bespeak the golden age of ancient
architecture, patterns have changed and evolved.
Bangladesh architecture has become diversified; this is partly due to
the economical advancement. The architecture of Bangladesh can
provide an insight to a wide range of heritage and history.
Bengali architecture shows numerous different societies, such as
that of the Mughals, the Hindus, the Sikhs. Each piece of
architecture during this time period; had many different societies
incorporated.
Architectural pieces of this time include;
Lalbagh fort
The Parliament Building (Jatiyo Sangsad)
Bangabandhu International Conference Center.
Trade and Commerce

Economy
With a per capita gross national product (GNP) of $350; Bangladesh
is one of the poorest countries in the world. The only significant
natural resource is natural gas.
Approximately 75 percent of the workforce is involved in agriculture,
and 15 percent and 10 percent are employed in the service and
industrial sectors.
Bangladesh has been characterized as a nation of farmers, and
nearly all people in rural areas are involved in the production or
processing of agricultural goods.
The majority of the rural population engages in agricultural
production, primarily of rice, pulses, wheat, and some vegetables.
Virtually all agricultural output is consumed within the country, and
grain must be imported.
The large population places heavy demands on the food-producing
sectors of the economy. The majority of the labor involved in food
production is human and animal based.