Editing Zindism (section)

==History==
Zindism originated with the spiritual teacher Shankar Rathod around 526 CE in the present-day state of Gormi, then the Kaithal kingdom. The religion spread rapidly during Rathod's lifetime, and spread through the Kaithal kingdom's subsequent conquests. From the founding of the [[Daryan Empire]] in 1209, Zindism was closely associated with the Daryan state. The power of the Maharishate grew during the 16th century as a series of emperors sought to standardize Zindist practice across the empire and eliminate minority Zindist sects seen as a potential source of subversion. With the emergence of the Daryan empire overseas, colonial authorities sought to promote Zindism overseas; the Daryan diaspora also resulted in Zindism taking root in other nations. The Jena sect of Zindism emerged in 1718 as a reaction to the politicization of the Maharishate, instead preaching an austere lifestyle and refusing to accept the authority of the tepasnada. The Jena sect was often persecuted by Daryan authorities yet remains existent to this day; between 5 and 10% of Zindists adhere to a Jena denomination.