Re: Convert to Islam or die!
Unfortunately this is not the whole truth.
Compulsion was used to convert non-muslims where ever Muslims defeated them. Perhaps the first generation of converts were inwardly unhappy, but the subsequent brainwashing of their children & their children by the mullahs in mosques ensured a steady growth of adherants.
Even the Sikh religious history is full of offers of pardons if the Gurus or their children converted. They were all put to death because they refused.
Compulsion was used by heavily taxing the non-muslims, the Muslim converts & their children were used in the army & for running of the state, Hindus being second class citizens were denied these job (ofcourse unless they converted).
The kings like Akbar who were secular - were the wise ones and with unity between Hindus & Muslims there was prosperity & happiness in the country. Aurangzeb tried to quickly & forcibly try to convert the country by harsh methods - all this lead to revolts by the Hindus and lead to the weakening of the Mugals rule.
There will be 1000's of history books saying that Islam was spead by the 'sword', yet most muslims want to live in 'self denial' and keep convincing themselves contrary to the truth.
Peace malhot
Akbar and Aurangzeb are the worst examples of Muslim leaders you can give. Islam has always preached the kindness to others and putting others before oneself, not putting Muslims before Hindus, but treating humans with fairness in their rights, but when it comes to love and friendship we are taught to stick to our own people to maintain a positive influence.
There have been some leaders who were tyrranical I agree but on the whole about 90% of Muslim rule has been oppression free.