The History of Shiism in Kashmir

The propagating of Islam in Kashmir started by clergymen and Sufis from Iran and central Asia. Mir Shamsuddin’s arrival from Khorasan to Kashmir and his activities prompted a widespread of Shiism there. Considering the history of Shiism in Kashmir – with all ups and downs - the period of the Shiite Checks is deemed as a golden and exceptional period. Hitherto the Shiite of Kashmir in comparison to the other existent sects and religions areback warded in all aspects. The main reason behind their backwardness is their split in variety of groups and factions.