Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, is on a seven-day visit to India, which includes a significant stop at the historic Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh. This marks the first visit by a senior Taliban leader to the seminary since the regime change in Afghanistan. Muttaqi’s itinerary also features meetings with Indian business leaders and a visit to the Taj Mahal, following a recent exemption from the UN Security Council travel ban. This visit underscores India’s complex diplomatic engagement with the Taliban, reflecting both historical ties and contemporary geopolitical considerations, as India seeks to navigate its interests in Afghanistan amid evolving regional dynamics.