Arabic language is among those language which had been popular in non-Arabic countries like India where it grew and developed through the different periods. Unlike Persian which had been an official language of the different dynasties in India, Arabic had never been an official language. The history of Arabic language begins from the first invasion by Arab general Qassim and letter with start of Arab settlement in Western provinces of India like Sind etc. Due to main source of Islamic study, the Arabic literature became a center of attraction among the religious scholars and also flourished further during the patronage of different dynasties in India specially Mughals. Later after the independent of India, the Arabic literature gained momentum as different institution and department had been established in universities. Its importance became much important due to relationship that India needs to have with Arab countries. This paper is to attempt to analyze the Arabic literature throughout the Indian history and its special importance throughout Indian history till date.

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Keywords: Arabic Literature, Arabic, Arab Muslims, Mughal Rulers, India.