in the Milk") is the foundational legend explaining the integration of the Parsis into India, who found sanctuary mainly in Gujarat and Maharashtra, in the 7th-10th centuries. When King Jadi Rana feared his kingdom was full and could not accommodate them, a Parsi priest added sugar to a vessel of milk, demonstrating they would blend in and enrich the local culture without causing disruption.

The Parsis became highly influential in trade, industry, culture, and philanthropy. Icons from the Parsis include Jamsetji Tata,