The social condition of India was very defective at the time of Muhammad Ghori’s attack. Though in this period a brave caste was born in the shape of the Rajputs but they were often luxury loving and fond of dance and wine. They were excesively proud by temperament.

Exhibiting cunningness in war according to them was a very wrong thing. They never wanted to deviate from their self imposed ideals. Indian society was ridden with untouchability, caste system, sati custom etc. Brahmins still enjoyed a previledged position. Unity and mutual cooperation were totally lacking in the Indian society.

Religious Condition of India :

Even before Muhammd Ghori, Islam had become popular in Sind, Multan, and Lahore etc. In the rest of India Hinduism prevailed. With the efforts by Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Kumaril Bhatt and Mahadevacharaya etc. Hinduism had just been reinvigorated. Other religions were Buddhism and Jainism but both of them were declining. Many orthodox people believed that God will come to their aid at the time of war or danger.

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In the 12th century a progressive and popular movement started in India known as the Lingayats who were the devotees of Shiva. They strongly criticized the caste system and boycotted practices like sacrifice, keeping fasts and going on pilgrimage. In social sphere they opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage. But the influence of this sect war very limited.