غزنويان و شالوده هاي فرهنگ ايران در شبه قاره هند

The Ghaznavids and the Foundation of Iranian Culture in India (351-582A.H.)

This article is an attempt to elaborate on the development and influence of Iranian culture, especially in the fields of literature and language in India. This subject is divided into two main parts: 1) the role of the government in cultural development and 2) the foundation of Iranian culture in India. The first part deals with the suitable fields in which the different nations had the chance to get familiar with other cultures. Such an opportunity was achieved in the north and the east of India. The removal of boundaries and political obstacles had facilitated the traffics for the researchers, scholars and literary men. The Turks themselves had absorbed Iranian culture and wherever they had a conquest, they would convey this cultural aspect. Besides, the Ghaznavidsʹ support encouraged researchers and literary individuals which is another significant element in pervading Iranian culture in India. The second section shows how Iranian Ulamas and scholars had departed to India to spread the Islamic culture. Iranian literature, as the most dominant feature of the culture, became prevalent in areas such as Punjab, Delhi, Ghujarat and the Ganges valley. Since the 5 (th) century and "Iranian-Indian" culture was formed in Lahoor. Regardless of the religion and literature, a mutual influence can be traced in other fields such as architecture, mathematics, astronomy and arts.