<P> Zoroastrianism has survived into the modern period, particularly in India, where it has been present since about the 9th century . </P> <P> Today Zoroastrianism can be divided in three different sects or dominions: restorationists, progressives and traditionalists (or isolationists). Traditionalists or isolationists are almost solely Parsis and accept, beside the Gathas and Avesta, also the Middle Persian works called' Nasks of the Sassanians' . They generally do not allow conversion to the faith . Therefore, for someone to be a Zoroastrian, they must be born of Zoroastrian parents . Some traditionalists recognize the children of mixed marriages as Zoroastrians . </P> <P> From the 19th century onward, the Parsis gained a reputation for their education and widespread influence in all aspects of society . They played an instrumental role in the economic development of the region over many decades; several of the best - known business conglomerates of India are run by Parsi - Zoroastrians, including Tata, Godrej, Wadia families, and others . </P> <P> Though the Armenians share a rich history affiliated with Zoroastrianism (that eventually declined with the advent of Christianity), reports indicate that there were Zoroastrian Armenians in Armenia until the 1920s . </P>

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