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This study examines the pivotal role of Sayyid Ali Hamadani (Shah-i-Hamadan) in reshaping the religious, social, cultural, and economic landscape of medieval Kashmir. Arriving in a period marked by political instability, religious confusion, and economic decline, Hamadani introduced Islam not merely as a creed but as a comprehensive way of life grounded in tawheed, taqwa, ikhlas, and social unity. Through peaceful missionary activity, personal example, and the support of a learned and skilled entourage, he facilitated large-scale conversions while maintaining harmony with existing social groups and rulers. His influence extended beyond spirituality to concrete reforms in governance, education, trade, crafts, architecture, and agriculture, notably through the introduction of the karkhana system and handicraft industries such as shawl-making. By reviving ethical conduct, reducing social exploitation, and fostering economic self-reliance, Hamadani filled a profound ideological and socio-economic void in the valley. The paper highlights how his balanced approach—combining spiritual guidance, moral reform, and material development—laid the foundations of an enduring Islamic society in Kashmir, the impact of which continues to resonate more than six centuries later.
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Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani; Kashmir; Sufism; Islamization; Socio-economic reforms; arts and crafts; shawl industry; khanqahs; Rishism; medieval Kashmir; Central Asian influence
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"A SOCIO-RELIGIOUS AND ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE OF TRANSFORMATION OF MEDIEVAL KASHMIR BY SAYYID ALI HAMADANI", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.a1-a5, February-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2602001.pdf
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