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REASONS CAUSING PERSIAN MIGRATION INTO INDIA DURING 16-18TH CENTURY

    2 Author(s):  N. SARASWATHI, VALI JAFARI

Vol -  10, Issue- 7 ,         Page(s) : 105 - 113  (2019 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH

Abstract

The immediate neighbor of Indian sub-continent is Persia. There are multi-dimensional associations between India and Persia. These associations date back from Mughal Period in areas of religion, art and literature. During the Mughal reign, various developments in these areas were witnessed due to migration of Persians into India. This study attempted to understand the reasons for migration of Persians into India during 16-18th century. It was found that pivotal reasons for their migration were employment, religion, political situation, commerce, etc. Their migration was permanent as they gained high position in Mughal courts and served under Mughal kings.

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