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Reza Pahlavi said he is prepared to die for the freedom of Iran




Why does almost nothing in the Congo work properly? A Chinese businessman tries to explain to a local Congolese man


Yes, Pakistan Always Existed. Known by many names over the centuries, it has witnessed many civilizations and empires rise and fall on its soil.


**Some documented historical examples of forced conversions to Islam:** - Ottoman devshirme (14th–19th centuries): Christian boys from Balkans were seized from families, converted to Islam, and trained as Janissary soldiers. - Almohad Caliphate (12th century, North Africa & Spain): Jews and Christians given ultimatum to convert or face death/expulsion. - Safavid Iran (16th century): Shah Ismail I ordered mass forced conversions from Sunni to Shia Islam, with executions for refusal. - Indian subcontinent: Rulers like Firuz Shah Tughlaq (14th century) and some Delhi Sultans/Mughals (e.g., Aurangzeb era) enforced conversions among Hindus via temple destructions and policies. These are cited in sources like Wikipedia's Forced Conversion page, historical chronicles (Barani, Ibn Battuta), and academic analyses. Practices varied; many conversions were gradual via incentives or social pressure rather than direct force.





















