Persian was the official court language and the language of administration during the Delhi Sultanate.

Balban introduced these customs to demonstrate the superior status of the Sultan as the 'Shadow of God' (Zill-e-Illahi).

Although they were Turks, the Ghaznavids were thoroughly Persianized in terms of culture, language, and administration.

Farukhi Sistani was one of the prominent court poets of Mahmud who wrote panegyrics (qasidas) in his praise.

Ali Kufi translated the Chachnama from Arabic to Persian in the 13th century.

The Chachnama was originally written in Arabic and later translated into Persian by Ali Kufi.

Lothal is the only Indus city with a confirmed artificial dockyard. The presence of this dock, along with seals of Persian Gulf origin found there, confirms its role as a major center for maritime trade.

The terms 'India' (Latin) and 'Hindustan' (Persian) are derived from the Old Persian word 'Hindu'. This was the Persian pronunciation of 'Sindhu', the Sanskrit name for the Indus River. The Greeks later adapted this to 'Indos', leading to 'India'.

Jalaluddin Rumi (1207–1273), a Persian Sufi poet, wrote *The Masnavi*, a six-volume spiritual epic, and other mystical verses that explore divine love and unity. His poetry, translated widely, remains influential in Sufism and world literature, inspiring readers across cultures.

Dr. Muhammad Allama Iqbal (1877–1938), a Muslim poet and philosopher, wrote *Shikwa* and *Jawab-e-Shikwa* in Urdu and Persian, inspiring Muslim revival and the idea of Pakistan. His works, like *Asrar-e-Khudi*, blend spirituality and nationalism, earning him the title ‘Poet of the East.’