I think Persianisation of India occured mostly due to conquest by Muslim leaders from Persian roots (see: https://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/inv

I think Persianisation of India occured mostly due to conquest by Muslim leaders from Persian roots (see: https://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/invasions/7-historic-invasions-of-foreign-forces-on-india-history/6558 https://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/invasions...). This is different than Hu Shih's point about non-military cultural influence. Military led cultural influence happens by force. Non military cultural influence happens attraction to culture. Post-WW2 United States had both in combination. Didn't know about Hu Shih otherwise, so thanks for sharing.