From ‘kagaz’ to ‘naan’: How Persian became the ‘English of the era’ and wove itself into India’s cultural DNA

Persian has deeply influenced India’s language and literature for centuries, and everyday speech, shaping administration, ...
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The Rise and Fall of the Persianate World in Central and South Asia

Persian spread as it was a prestigious and developed language that worked as a lingua franca for trade and administration across much of the eastern Islamic world.

Persian Footprints in India: How a Slice of Iran’s Culture Shaped the Subcontinent

Across centuries, India absorbed Persian (now Iranian) elegance: from intricate gardens and majestic domes to fragrant spices and delicate sweets. A quiet yet enduring influence shaped language, ...

BBC News Persian - how the BBC is reporting on Iran

What is BBC News Persian? The BBC’s Persian service started in 1940. Today BBC News Persian reaches a total weekly audience ...

From Avestan and Persian to Rumi and Sufism: The many links between India and Iran

The Indo‑Iranian connection did not end with the Indus Valley civilisation; it carried forward through language, philosophy, ...