The Investigation of Political and Cultural Role of Shah Taher regarding the Propgation of Shiism in Deccan in the Nezam Shahid Era (896- 1004 A. H)

Nezam Shahid (895-1046 A. H) was one of the important Shiite emirates in Deccan located in southern India and founded by Ahmad Nezam Shah (895- 916 A. H) with the centrality of "Junar" and "Ahmadnagar" cities. One of the important issues related to this government is the position and role of Shiite elites and scholars such as Shah Taher (952- 880 A. H) in the religious developments of government as well as the society of Indian Muslims in this era. The present study tries to investigate the role of Shah-Taher (880-952 A. H) in the propagation of Shi'ism in Deccan relying on the descriptive-analytical method. The findings of the research clarify that the use of politics in favor of the Shiism, preparing the public minds, holding sessions of disscussion with various scholars, inviting famous Shiite scholars to teach at "Langar Davazdah Imam" school in Ahmadnagar, exerting influence on the rulers of Nezam Shahid, teaching in the Religious schools of Ahmadnagar, supporting Ashura Hosseini ceremony, trying to develop good relations between the Nezam Shahid and Safavids and seeking the help of Shah Tahmasab, the short-term taking advantage of precautionary concealment in time of danger and providing the groundwork for the migration of Iranian Shiites to Deccan are considered as the most important actions of Shah Taher in propagating Shiism in Deccan Plateau leaving a tremendous impact on the scientific, cultural and social life of Shiites in India