What did NOT happen to Zoroastrians after its territories were conquered by Muslims?

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While A and B did happen, C is a bit of a trick option - while many Zoroastrians did convert to Islam, it was not most of them. According to historians, the majority of Zoroastrians chose to remain faithful to their beliefs even when it meant facing persecution and discrimination. However, option D is correct: Muslims did consider Zoroastrians as "people of the book," which means that they shared similar beliefs with followers of Judaism and Christianity. As a result, Zoroastrians were generally treated better than other non-Muslim groups in the Islamic empire. This did not mean that they were totally free from oppression, but it did mean that they were able to maintain some degree of religious autonomy and cultural distinctiveness. Zoroastrianism in Iran did not stay strong because most Zoroastrians willingly converted to Islam. However, Muslims did treat Zoroastrians well as a "people of the book," and their religious liberty was not initially restricted. Up to three-quarters of their religious literature was destroyed, and many fire temples were also destroyed, but this happened after the initial conquest.

What Did NOT Happen to Zoroastrians After Its Territories Were