MuÈarram Ceremony Among Hindus in Deccan

One of the most significant Shiite rites in Deccan is MuÈarram ceremony. Knowing that the majority of Deccan are the Hindus; in order to create coexistence among Muslims and the Hindus; for spreading of Shiite and probably their own reign, the Muslim Sultans
of Deccan encouraged Hindus to participate in MuÈarram ceremonies. Their participation gradually influenced MuÈarram ceremony and took it under the effect of local customs and traditions. This article aims to survey the reasons and motives of Hindus participation in holding MuÈarram ceremonies and its consequences and also recognition and formation of Shiite in some Deccan regions since 9/14 AD, up to the period of the British domination over this area.