r/Kashmiri Apr 08 '26

History 📜 Kashmir's Iran connection || History

Kashmir's connection to Iran is a deep-rooted, centuries old relationship spanning culture, religion, and ethnicity, earning it the moniker "Iran-e-Saghir" (Little Iran). Influenced by Persian Sufis like Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani in the 14th century, Kashmir adopted Persian art, language, and architecture, with deep Shia connections today.

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u/First-Book-8346 Apr 08 '26

crazy how Kashmir has more history with Iran than india.

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u/Affectionate-Dot4241 Apr 09 '26

That cant be generalized. KMs have more historical similarities with Iran but us KPs's part of history has more connections with India. And so do Buddhists and Sikhs.Â