Roots of Zoroastrianism in Iran and India [Hardcover]

Preface

Introduction

• Iranian Society at the Time of Zoroaster
• Mazdakism in Iran
• Rise of Zoroastrianism in the Historical Context
• Iranian Society at the Time of the Arab Invasions
• Impact of Arabs on Iranian Society and Culture
• Arrival of Zoroastrianism in India
• Cultural Impact of Zoroastrians in India
• Mohsin Fani and his Dabistan-i-Mazahib

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

This book traces the historical development of Zoroastrianism from ancient Iran to India, examining Iranian society during Zoroaster's time, the influence of Mazdakism, and the rise of Zoroastrian religious thought, analyzying the impact of Arab invasions on Iranian culture and society, followed by the migration of Zoroastrians to India

Fatemeh Samavati?is based out of Tehran and serves as scholar and teacher of the connected history of religion, literature and culture of Iran and India. Samavati holds a doctoral degree from the Department of History, University of Delhi, India.

This book traces the historical development of Zoroastrianism from ancient Iran to India. It examines Iranian society during Zoroaster's time, the influence of Mazdakism, and the rise of Zoroastrian religious thought. The study analyzes the impact of Arab invasions on Iranian culture and society, followed by the migration of Zoroastrians to India and also includes:

• Examination of Zoroastrianism's rise within the broader historical context of ancient Iran
• Critical assessment of Arab invasions and their transformative impact on Iranian society and culture
• Detailed documentation of Zoroastrian migration to India and community establislã)