Abstract
A paper which explores the history of Muslims in India and Afghanistan from ancient times and until today. It shows Muslim influence on all sectors of society, including politics. The paper studies the persecution of Muslims in present day India and examines the rise of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan, its reign of terror and its defeat by the Americans after September 11th. Finally, the paper discusses the future of Muslims in both countries.

From the Paper
"In India, Hinduism is seen as a religion and way of life. Muslims who are living in India are under pressure to give up Islam and practice Hinduism. After the partition of India, thousands of Muslims were murdered or forced to leave India. Since then, militant Hindu organizations feel that Muslims have their own place Pakistan and have no right to live in India."

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