The Role of Avadeh's kings in expansion of Shiism

Abstract:
The expansion and spread of Shiism in the important district of Avadeh in India lies on variety of factors. One of those factors is the kings and rulers. The Place of kings in any territories is very effective; Because of their status from one hand and their suitable correspondences with the intellectuals and granting eminent positions to the scholars and cultural layers of the society from other hand, can take striking steps in expansion of sciences and culture for nations or religion's followers.In the present writing it is tried to study the enduring and remarkable role of Avadeh’s kings in expansion of Shiism so that the historical record of influence and authority of the Shiite scholars and intellectuals be manifested. One of their most important cultural activities which attracted the people toward Shiite school of thought was providing aid and assistances to those of the needy and poor ones. Nevertheless, building the mosques and offering services to religious seminaries were some suitable tasks of the above mentioned kings and rulers which the writer has concentrated on.
Language:
Persian
Published:
Biquarterly Journal Sokhanetarikh, Volume:3 Issue: 7, 2010
Page:
3
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