Why was the ancient Ghaznavid Empire important to the Lodi clan?
The Ghaznavids were Muslim. They followed the Islamic way inspired by the Prophet Mohammed and brought it to the geographic area of Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan. The Lodi family heritage was grounded in the ways and faith of the Muslim Ghaznavids. 2. What characteristics of cooking and healing are common to Old Fatimas role in the Lodi compound? Old Fatima binds the Lodi clan in many ways. Mohammed Lodi, Amina Guls father, introduces Fatima as the Lodi compounds cook, midwife and storyteller. As the cook she has knowledge of herbs, spices, root crops, nuts and berries. The first time we see Fatima she is making sweets to celebrate Eid, a Muslim holy day. As a midwife, Fatima uses the herbs and grains to keep away evil spirits during the birth of Masud. Later she swaddles the newborn infant in strips of cotton. Old Fatima has knowledge of every family member. With a keen memory and the desire to share the family history she is a storyteller, accepted and respected by the Lodi family. Fatima
