Tracing Hyderabad’s centuries-old Persian connections

Following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei, an impromptu gathering of mourners assembled in Hyderabad, India. The location of the protest meeting at the dargah of Ibne Khatoon and near Darulshifa harked back to a time when Iran and India had strong cultural and social ties, with shared roots and historical exchanges. Mubashir Ali Khan noted that the two nations' civilizations have similarities, including their Aryan origins and the influence of Iranian culture on Indian society. The enduring bond between the two countries is evident in various historical examples, such as the presence of Iranian religious leaders' posters in cafes and the use of Indian wood for construction projects.