Question

Why did Zoroastrianism come to India?

Answer 1

Zoroastrianism in India has significant history within the country. The initial migration following the Muslim conquest of Persia has been canonized as a religious persecution by invading Muslims. Zoroastrianism meanwhile suffered a decline in Iran after the conquests. Subsequent migrations also took place after the attempts by Safavids to convert their subjects to Shiism.[1]

Total population

57,264–100,000

Founder

Zarathusthra Zoroaster

Regions with significant populations

All of India, but mostly Gujarat and Maharashtra

Scriptures

Zarathushtra Astā Vastar

Languages

Indian languages

Due to persecution of Zoroastrians in other countries and the liberal atmosphere and patronisation of India, today the largest population of Zoroastrians resides in India, where Zoroastrians have been allowed to play a notable role in the Indian economy, entertainment, the armed forces, and the Indian freedom movement during British Raj. The Zoroastrian groups are regarded as either Parsi or Irani depending on the time of migration to India.

Answer 2

Zoroastrianism in India has significant history within the country. The initial migration following the Muslim conquest of Persia has been canonized as a religious persecution by invading Muslims. Zoroastrianismmeanwhile suffered a decline in Iran after the conquests.