This paper aims to highlight the most prominent elements in the history and the ways of the cultural ties between India and Azerbaijan. It is argued that the history of the Azerbaijani-Indian cultural relations is not only about the mutual influence of scientific and philosophical meetings, but also on the development of literary and poetry relations. The historical facts show that because of the lack of transport and technical facilities for direct communication, the foundation for Azerbaijani-Indian cultural relations was laid both in ancient and in the Middle Ages, mainly on literary relationships and contacts, and this process took a path toward development. The Azerbaijani mugham, in particular the mugham Mahur-Hindi, is also some of the references that prove the existence of relations in the field of music between the two countries, especially in the name of Humayun, the young heir of the Mogul dynasty.