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About a half century after ruling Iran and shortly after conquering Central Asian lands (695–747 CE), the Muslim Arabs introduced political measures to Islamize these regions. Their policies generated discontent, and a period of uprisings followed that lasted nine decades (747–837 CE). This article investigates the sociopolitical upheavals of this period to explain the conversion of Iranians from Zoroastrianism to Islam as a two-stage process. The article argues that the Iranians first distanced themselves from conventional Zoroastrianism and followed insurgent leaders with new religious ideologies. After their leaders were defeated, they accepted the religion of their Muslim rulers.

Established in London in 2002, the Aga Khan University, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations aims to strengthen research and teaching about the heritages of Muslim societies as they have evolved over time, and to examine the challenges these societies face in today's globalised world. It also seeks to create opportunities for interaction among academics, traditionally trained scholars, innovative thinkers and leaders, in an effort to promote dialogue and build bridges