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Kashmir's Iran-e-Sagheer Nickname: Unpacking the Iran Connection
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Kashmir's Deep Bond with Iran: Why it's Called 'Little Iran'
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28-03-2026, 11:00
Kashmir's Deep Bond with Iran: Why it's Called 'Little Iran'
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Kashmiris show massive support for Iran with donations, reflecting a deep spiritual and cultural connection.
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The Valley is known as Iran-e-Sagheer (Little Iran) due to centuries of Persian influence on its culture, language, and arts.
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Persian Sufi saints, artisans, and scholars, notably Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, shaped Kashmir's identity from the 14th century.
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Persian became the language of administration and culture, influencing Kashmiri poetry, architecture, and daily life.
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Iranian influences are still evident in Kashmiri proverbs, folk songs, cuisine, and world-famous handicrafts like carpet weaving and papier-mâché.
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