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Curriculum Vitae Name: Dr. (Professor) Mushtaq Ahmad Kaw Present Position: Professor and Head, Department of History,

Dean Students Welfare, Maulana Azad National Urdu University Gachibowli, Hyderabad Telangana-500032, India

Post Last Held: Professor & Dean College Development Council and Director Centre of Central Asian Studies University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006, Jammu & Kashmir, India

Date of Birth: 04-04-1954 Address for Correspondence: Professor Mushtaq A.Kaw, Head Department of History,

Maulana Azad National Urdu University Gachibowli, Hyderabad Telangana-500032, India.

E.mail ID: mushtaqkaw@gmail.com and mkaw@redffmail.com Contact: 0-9100320751/ 0-9622502820/0-9419511985/ Academic Qualification: M. A, Ph.D. (History) Area of Specialization: South and Central Asia: Past & Present Research interest: Regional Integration, Economic Cooperation, Conflict

Resolution, Governance, Security Structure, Border Studies, Religio-cultural Syncretism, Inter and Intra-state trade, international relations etc.

Service Details: * Serving as Professor at Maulana Azad National Urdu

University, Hyderabad since April 2015 ** Served as a Professor for more than 15 years at the

University of Kashmir Srinagar J&K (Hereafter KU) Since July 1999

*** Served as Associate Professor for 08 years at KU since July 1991

**** Served as Assistant Professor for 08 years including 02 years adhoc service at KU since 1983

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Note: Joined as Professor & Head Department of History at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) Hyderabad on 1st April 2015 on substantive basis and the Dean Students Welfare since 16th April 2015.

Teaching : 32 years (PG Classes/M.Phil/Ph.D) Research Guidance: Successfully Supervised and Guided 26 [15 M.Phil and 11

Ph.D (2 under submission and 1 in pipeline) students: research themes revolved round history, religion, culture, education, trade, security, etc .

Books and Publications: Books: 4 Publications: 72 Books and Research papers: The books and other publications are largely focussed to

the issues allied to Regional Integration, Economic Cooperation, Conflict Resolution, Governance, Security Structure, Border Studies, Religio-cultural Syncretism, Inter and Intra-state trade, international relations etc.

Visits Abroad: USA, Germany, China, Russia, Japan, Korea, Turkey,

France, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Malaysia. In some cases, represented GOI under cultural diplomacy programmes, and, in others, visits were carried out for field work, guest/extension lectures and conferences/workshops/seminars.

Administrative Experience: University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir India

Dean College Development Council: [3 years ]

Director Central Asian Studies : [3 years]

Director Area Study Programme [3 years]

Director Leh, Kargil and South Campuses [Satellite]: [1 years]

Chief/Deputy Chief Proctor: [4 years]

NET Coordinator: [2 years] International Academic Association : Associated as a Senior Fellow in a three German Universities, Geissen, Justis-Liebig and

Dortmund, joint research project on “Patterns of Regional and Interregional Cooperation: Central Asia, its Neighbouring Countries and Europe (2012-15).” The project is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation Germany .

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Worked in the company of eminent social scientists like Prof. Gregory Gleason of Marshall Center for Security Studies, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and Prof. Reimund Seidelmann of Geissen University Germany, and produced publications of repute on Central Asia, India and Europe.

Member on the editorial Boards of various reputed international journals of Japan, Korea Kazakhstan and Pakistan: Eurasia Border Review, Global COE Program, Slavic Research Center, Hokkaido University, Japan; International Journal of Central Asian Studies, Institute of Asian Culture & Development, Seoul, Korea; History of Mainland, Research Journal, Ch.Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology, Almaty, Kazakhstan and Journal of South Asian Studies: An Open Access International Journal: http://escijournals.net/ISAS (Reviewer). Besides, I have been the Editor of the Journal of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar.

Participated in 25 International Conferences held outside India and 13 within country, 24 national seminars apart.

Member on the FIRST BIENNIAL ISLAMIC STUDIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE (ISCC) College of Islamic Studies (CIS), Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Thailand

Projects with National Funding:

Carried out one research project of Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India on “Cultural Affinities Between Tajikistan & Kashmir” in December, 2006-07.

Carried out one UGC research project on “Documenting & Preserving Unknown Historic Religious Structures in Jammu & Kashmir,” in 2013-14.

Publications: A) Books

1. Mushtaq A.Kaw (author) The Agrarian System of Kashmir, 1586-1819, Srinagar: Aiman

Publications, 2001 [ISBN: 978-93-5067-958-6].

2. Mushtaq A.Kaw (co-author) Central Asia: Continuity and Change, Srinagar: Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS), University of Kashmir, J&K, India, 1999 [ISBN: 978-93-82288-14-5].

3. Mushtaq A.Kaw (co-author) Central Asia: Introspection, Srinagar: Centre of Central Asian

Studies (CCAS), University of Kashmir, J&K, India, 2006 [ISBN: 978-93-82288-07-7].

4. Mushtaq A.Kaw (co-author) Central Asia in Retrospect and Prospect : New Delhi:

Readworthy Publishers Ltd.,2010 [ISBN 10: 93-80009-32-1].

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B) International Publications: [B.1] Chapters in Standard International Books:

5. Mushtaq A.Kaw, Religio-Cultural and Ideological Bases of Education in Central Asia: A Changing Scenario from the 7th to the 21st century, In Sunatullo Jonboboev/Mirzokhid Rakhimov/Reimund Seidelmann (eds.), Central Asia: Issues, Problems, and Perspectives, Germany: Cuvillier Publishing House Goettingen 2015, pp.37-58 [ISBN 978-3-95404-976-9].

6. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Rethinking Islam in Contemporary Central Asia,” In Central Asia Today: Countries, Neighbors, and the Region (eds.) Sunatullo Jonboboev, Mirzokhid Rakhimov and Reimund Seidelmann, Germany: CUVILLIER VERLAG Gottingen, 2014, pp. 393-418 [ISBN: 978-3-95404-732-1; eISBN:978-3-7369-4732-0].

7. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Kashmir and Central Asia: Past Legacy and Future Continuum,” In India

And Central Asia, (ed.) P.L.Dash, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2012, 30-49 [ISBN-13:978-0-19-808963-6/ISBN-10: 0-19-808963-5].

8. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Restoring India's links with Central Asia across Kashmir: Challenges

and Opportunities,” In Mapping Central Asia: Indian Perceptions and Strategies (eds.) Marlène Laruelle and Sébastien Peyrouse, UK:Ashgate Pub. Co.,August 2011, 179-96 [ISBN 978-1-4094-0985-4].

9. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Building Indo-Kazakhstan Relations on their Shared Past,” In

Independence of Kazakhstan in Foreign Experts Views (ed.) Sattar F. Mazhitov, Almaty Kazakhstan: Ch. Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology, 2011, 72-81, 365-71[ISBN 9965-893-78-0].

[B.2] Research Articles in Standard International Journals:

10. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Afghan Political Settlement Unlikely before the U.S. Exit,” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 16, NO. 17, 17 September 2014, pp. 6-9 (Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, Johns Hopkins University, Nitze Advanced School of International Studies, Washington DC., USA:

http://www.cacianalyst.org/resources/20140917analyst.pdf 11. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “New US Silk Route Project for Post-2014 Afghanistan: Myth or

Reality,” Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies, Vol.9, No.17, 2014, pp. 75-98 [ISSN: 1306-682-X] (International Strategic Research Organisation, Ankara Turkey).

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12. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Transcending Multilateral Conflicts in Eurasia: Some Sustainable Peaceful Alternatives,” Comparative Islamic Studies, Vol.7, no. 1-2 (2012): 349-81[UK: Equinox

Publishing Ltd. ISSN1740-7125], http://www.equinoxpub.com/CIS [ISSN1745-1638]

13. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Central Asian Contribution to Kashmir’s Tradition of Religio-Cultural

Pluralism,”Central Asiatic Journal, (ed.) Giovanni Starry, Vol.52 (2), autumn, 2010: 237-55 ( Weisbaden Germany)[ISNN 0008-9192].

14. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Border Politics in South Asia: A Case Study of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan,” in Eurasia Border Review, Vol. 1(1), Spring 2010,49-62 (Global COE Program “Reshaping Japan’s Border Studies, Slavic Research Center, Hokkaido University, Japan)[ISSN 1884 9466].

15. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Reassessing the Role of SCO in the South & Central Asian Context,” Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Vol. XXXIII (2), Winter 2010: 34-49 (Pakistan American Foundation, Villonova University, Villanova, USA)[ISNN 0149-1784].

16. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Restoring India’s Silk Route Links with South and Central Asia across

Kashmir: Challenges and Opportunities,” The China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly, Vol. 7(2), May/June, 2009: 59-74 (The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Washington DC, USA or The Silk Route Studies Programme, Institute for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm, Sweden)[ISSN 1653-4212].

17. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Dynamics of Silk Route & Kashmir,” Central Asia Forum, Vol.2, 2008:176-80(Institute of Central Asian Studies, Xinjiang Academy of Social Sciences, Urumqi).

18. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Industry & Technology in Chinese Central Asia:19th-20thCentury,” History of Mainland, Research Journal, Vol. IV, 2007: 5-12( Ch.Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology, Almaty)ISSN 1814-6961].

19. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Popular Islam in Chinese Central Asia,” Central Asiatic Journal, (ed.)

Giovanni Starry, Vol.50(2), Autumn 2006: 246-63 (Weisbaden Germany)[ISNN 0008-9192].

20. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Changing Land Tenures, Agrarian Reforms and Peasantry in Central Asian Republics (CARs),”International Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. XI, 2006: 99-118(Institute of Asian Culture & Development, Seoul, Korea)ISSN 12264490].

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21. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Popular Islam in Chinese Central Asia, “International Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. X, 2005(Institute of Asian Culture & Development, Seoul, Korea)[ISSN 12264490].

22. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Kashmir & Chinese Turkistan: A Study in Cultural Affinities,”Hamdard Islamicus, XXVII (3), (ed.) Sadia Rashid, Karachi, July-September, 2004: 41-50 & Journal of Pakistan Historical Society, LII (3), Karachi, July-September, 2004: 63-80[ISSN 0250-7196[.

23. Mushtaq A.Kaw, ‘Famines in Kashmir: The Policy of the Mughal and Afghan Governors,”

The Indian Economic and Social History Review, 33,1, Jan-March, New Delhi/New York, 1996[ISSN 0019-4646].

24. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Some Aspects of Begar in 16th-18th century Kashmir,” Journal of the Indian Economic and Social History Review, Vol. XXVII, No.4, Oct.-Dec, London/California/New Delhi, 1990 [ISSN 0019-4646].

[B.3] National Publications: [B.3.1] Chapters in Standard National Books

25. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Reviving Indo-Central Asian Route Links Through Kashmir,” The Silk

Road: Trade, Caravan Serais, Cultural Exchanges and Power Games (ed.) Mansura Haidar, New Delhi: Aryan Books International, 2014, 54-66 [ISBN:978-81-7305-528-7].

26. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “India-Central Asia Cooperation: A Regional Context of Corridors, Connections and Communities,” First India-Central Asia Dialogue, New Delhi: Indian Council of World Affairs, 2013, pp. 155-66.

27. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “India and Kazakhstan: Shared Past and the Ergonomics of Partnership,” India and Kazakhstan: Silk Route Synergy Continues (eds.) P.L. Dash, Laura Yerekesheva & Neeru Misra, New Delhi: Academic Excellence Publishers & Distributors, 2011, 264-79[ISBN 978-93-80525-27-3].

28. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Silk Route & Regional Integration: Kashmir-Uzbekistan Connection,” Silk Route and Eurasia: Peace & Cooperation (ed.) Aijaz A. Bandey, Srinagar: Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, 2011, 77.96: ISBN:978-81-921335-0-8].

29. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Conflicts on Resource Sharing in Central Asia,” Central Asia in

Retrospect & Prospect (ed.) Mushtaq A.Kaw & Foreword by Gregory Gleason), New Delhi: Readworthy Publications, 2010, 111-232 [ISBN 10:93-80009-32-1 & ISBN 13:978-93-80009-32-2].

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30. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Profiling the Impact of Globalization on Central Asian Republics: A Perspective,” In Globalisation and Eurasia (eds.) Ajay Patnaik & Tulsiram, New Delhi: KW Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2010, pp. 197-212 [ISBN 10: 81-87966-82-3 & ISBN 13: 978-81-87966-82-1].

32. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Some Kashmiri Pandit Historiographers,” Cultural Heritage of Kashmiri

Pandits (eds.) S.S.Toshkhani & K.Warikoo, New Delhi: Pentagon Press, 2009, 101-06 [ ISBN 978-81-8274-398-4].

34. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Changing Land Rights in Kashmir from the 16th-20th centuries,” The

Valley of Kashmir: The Making & Unmaking of a Composite Culture (ed.) Aparna Rao with a Foreword and Introductory Essay by T.N. Madan, Manohar Publications, New Delhi, 2008, 207-35 [ ISBN 978-81-7304-751-0].

35. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “An Overview of Indo-Russian Relations,” Indo-Russian Diplomatic Relations: Sixty Years of Enduring Legacy (eds.) P.L.Dash & Andrei M.Nazarkin, Academic Excellence, Delhi, 2008, 180-91[ISBN 978-81-89901-57-8].

36. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Between Belief & Practice: Muslims in Chinese Central Asia in the mid-19th –late 19th Centuries,” Commonwealth of Independent States: Energy, Security and Development, (eds.) Chenoy & Patnaik, New Delhi, 2007, 205-21 [ISBN 978-81-87966-65-4].

37. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Indo-Tajik Relations: A Historical Perspective,” (eds.) K. Santhanam & Ramakant Dwivedi, India-Tajikistan Cooperation, Perspectives & Prospects, The India-Central Asian Foundation, New Delhi, 2007, 8-20[ ISBN 81-88342-06-8].

38. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Trade & Commerce in Chinese Central Asia,” Central Asia: Introspection, (eds.) Mushtaq A. Kaw & Aijaz Bandey, Vol.III, Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, 2006, 47-61[ISBN: 978-93-82288-07-7].

39. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “China: Then and Now,” Central Asia: Continuity and Change,(ed.) Mushtaq A.Kaw, Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 1999, 199-210[ISBN: 978-93-82288-14-5].

40. Mushtaq A.Kaw, Gulshan-i-Dastur as a Source of Understanding the 18th Century Culture of Kashmir,” Seminar Proceedings, Contribution of Persian to Kashmiri Language and Culture, Deptt. of Persian, University of Kashmir, 1997.

[B.3.2]Research Articles in Standard National Journals

41. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Responses,” FPRC Journal: Focus Central Asia and India, No.10, 2012 (2):

26-30 (Foreign Policy Research Centre, New Delhi) ISSN 2277 – 2464.

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42. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Globalisation & Central Asian Space: Costs & Benefits,” The Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol.XIX(1), 2011, 41-54, Srinagar: Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, India[ISSN 0975-086X].

43. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Revival of Silk Route through Kashmir: The Chinese Response,” Journal

of Peace Studies, Volume 18 (1&2) January-March, 2011: 33-39 (International Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi) [ISSN 0972 5563].

44. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Multi Cultural Traditions in Kashmir, Central Asian Linkages” Journal of

Peace Studies, Volume 17(2&3), April-September 2010: 3-26 (International Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi)[ISSN 0972 5563].

45. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Turkey’s Relations with Central Asian Republics,” Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. XVIII (1) University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India, 2009[ISSN 0975-086X].

46. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Profiling the Impact of Globalization on Central Asian Republics: A Perspective,” Contemporary Central Asia, Vol. XII, No.3, December, 2008: 1-14(Centre for Russian & Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies , Jawahar Lal Nehru University , New Delhi)[ISSN 0973-5690].

47. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Central Asia & Kashmir: A Study in Common Tajik & Kashmiri Rituals,” Mir’aas: Reflecting the Heritage of Kashmir, Vol. I(1), January-March 2008: 31-34 (A Quarterly Publication of Kasheer Foundation, New Delhi).

48. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Kashmir’s Links with Central Asia: A Case Study of Tajikistan,” Beyond Borders”, the SAARC Journal of Literature, Ideas and Arts, (ed.) Ajeet Cour, Vol.2(3), New Delhi, winter 2006:21-24.

49. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Afghanistan through Pages of History,” Journal of Central Asian Studies,

Vol. XVI, August 2006: 95-117 (Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India [ISSN 0975-086X].

50. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Between Belief & Practice: Muslims in Chinese Turkistan,”

Contemporary Central Asia, Vol. IX (2&3), August-December 2005 (Centre for Russian & Central Asian Studies, School of International Relations, JNU, New Delhi).

51. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “My Impressions about Hungarian Society,” Newsletter, CCAS, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 1999.

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52. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Kashmir’s Relations with the Hilly Chieftains of Tibet and other Tributaries States,” The Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. X(1), 1999 (Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India) [ISSN 0975-086X].

53. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Challenges to the Revenue Settlement Process in Late 16th Century Kashmir”, Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. VIII, March 1997 (Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India) [ISSN 0975-086X].

54. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Mode of Payment of Salary in Medieval Kashmir,” Journal of Central

Asian Studies, Vol. IV(1), January. 1993 (Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir) [ISSN 0975-086X].

55. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Nature of land Rights in Medieval Kashmir,” Journal of Central Asian

Studies, Vol.III, Jan. 1992(Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India) [ISSN 0975-086X].

56. Mushtaq A.Kaw, Per-Unit Crop Yields in Medieval Kashmir,” Proceedings, Indian History

Congress, Gorakhpur session,1989.

57. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Some Features of the Agrarian Crisis in Kashmir 1586-1819 A.D.,” Proceedings, Indian History Congress, Srinagar Session, 1986.

(B.3.3) Other Publications:

58. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “The Cost of Conflict: Kashmir imbroglio consumes the resources of India and Pakistan, INDO-PAK,” Greater Kashmir, 7 December, 2014, p. 10.

59. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Before the US Exit Afghan political settlement seem to be unlikely: HORIZONS,” Greater Kashmir, 22 October , 2014, Op.Ed.

60. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “The Great Game, New US Silk Route Project for Post-2014 Afghanistan,

Kashmir Conflict and other Deterrents,” Greater Kashmir, August 12, 2014, p.9.

61. Mushtaq A.Kaw, :Experiencing Xinjiang: From Knowledge Society to Knowledge Economy,

Greater Kashmir, Op. Ed, Srinagar, J&K, India, February 16, 2011, p.7.

62. Mushtaq A.Kaw, “Samarkand & Bukhara: The Tale of Two Cities,” Greater Kashmir, Op.Ed

Srinagar, J&K, India, November 4, 2009.

63. Mushtaq A.Kaw “When Kashmir Was Sold: The Sale of Kashmir, Peasantry and the

National Conference,” Greater Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India, April 14, 2009.

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64. Mushtaq A.Kaw “Dynamics of Silk Route & Kashmir,” Greater Kashmir, Perspective, 8th August, 2008, Srinagar, J&K, India, J&K.

65. Mushtaq A.Kaw “KU- Not as Dark as Painted,” Greater Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India, January 31, 2008.

66. Mushtaq A.Kaw “Popular Islam in Chinese Central Asia from Mid 19th-late 20th century,” Greater Kashmir, July 23 & 24, Srinagar, J&K, India, 2007.

67. Mushtaq A.Kaw “Srinagar-Muzaffarabad Road,” Response to Nostalgia, Greater Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India, November 22, 2007.

68. Mushtaq A.Kaw “Tajik & Kashmiri Weddings: Differences among Commonalities,” Greater

Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India, June 16, Srinagar, 2007.

69. Mushtaq A.Kaw “Dying Mughal Heritage in Kashmir,” Greater Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K,

India, 13-15thJanuary,2004.

70. Mushtaq A.Kaw “Striking Parallels: Chinese Turkestan and Kashmir,” Greater Kashmir,

April 18, 2003.

71. Mushtaq A.Kaw “Thorough Study Needed: Dr. Mushtaq A.Kaw’s response to Parvez

Dewan’s Comments on Former’s Book about The Agrarian System of Kashmir,” Greater Kashmir, October 1 and 2, 2002.

72. Mushtaq A.Kaw “Present Crisis and Kashmiri People,” An Economic Analysis, Daily Alsafa, Srinagar, J&K, India, January 30, 1991.

4. Member on National-level Academic Bodies: Review Committees, Area Study Programme, University Grants Commission, New

Delhi School Board of Social Sciences, Central University, Sikkim Executive Council, Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar . Selection Committees held by the Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Central University

Bhathinda and University of Jammu from time to time. Advisory Committee of the Deccan Studies, Maulana Azad National Urdu University,

Hyderabad. MOOCs Programme Committee of MANUU for the Department of Higher

Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi Board of Under and Post Graduate Studies, Department of History and Centre of

Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar

6. Strengths:

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Possess sufficient international academic association and foreign exposure due to periodic foreign visits, joint projects, publications, extension lectures and conferences;

Regularly taught and conducted research for long 32 years on issues of historical and contemporary significance;

Authored/Co-authored 4 books and published 68 articles in refereed national and international Journals/ Magazines/ Newsletters/newspapers;

Successfully supervised 26 students (15) and (9) for the award of M.Phil and Ph.D degrees respectively;

Contain vast administrative experience of 17 years ; Conducted research projects with funding from Ministry of External Affairs, University

Grants Commission and Volkswagen Foundation of Germany [Associated as a senior fellow];

Organised 5 international conferences on India and Central Asia at University of Kashmir, Srinagar in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2011 respectively with sufficient funding from the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Council of Cultural relations, Indian Council of Social Science Research and University Grants Commission;

Facilitated academic cooperation between the University of Kashmir and several foreign Universities/Research Institutes of China, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for faculty and student exchange, joint projects, seminars and conferences, sharing of knowledge and expertise etc.

Served as a member on various committees of the national academic bodies and universities: the UGC, Jawahar lal Nehru University, Central University Bhatinda, Central University Sikkim, Central University of Kashmir, University of Jaipur, University of Madras, Universities of Jammu and Kashmir; and

Immensely contributed to the corporate life of the University of Kashmir and served as an active member on its various statutory and non-statutory committees from time to time.

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Participation in International/National Conferences/Seminars:

1. “Central Asia: Between Development and Disillusionment,” Current Developments in

Central Asia: Politics, Society, and (Inter) regional Cooperation, 23-24 October 2015,

Beilefeld University Hannover, Germany.

2. “Changing Forms of Islam in Central Asia,” Religion and Society, February 24-25, 2014, al-

Farabi Carnegie Program on Central Asia, Washington DC. and Institute for Public Policy,

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

3. “Rethinking Islam in Central Asia,” in a 3-day international conference on Security,

Economic and Social Challenges in Central Asia: A Region Between Cooperation and

Competition, organized by TU Dortmund University Germany from October 4-6, 2013.

4. “Post-2014 Scenario: Afghanistan and South & Central Asia,” in 3-day international

conference on Post-2014 Challenge and Prospect： Eurasia and China, organized by the

Institute of Central Asian Studies, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China, from September 12-

14, 2013.

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5. “US Pull out from Afghanistan: A Study in Regional Vulnerabilities,” in 3- day International

conference on Cooperative Development, Peace and Security in Central Asia: Challenges

and Prospects, organized by CRRID Chandigarh and Centre of Central Asian Studies,

University of Kashmir from June 29 to July 1, 2013 at University of Kashmir.

6. “Islam & Islamic Studies in Central Asian Perspective,” Islam & Islamic Studies in a

Changing World: Challenges & Opportunities, College of Ilsamic Studies, Prince of Songkla

University, Pattani Thailand, January 14-16, 2013.

7. “Islam in Central Asia: Between Ideology and Culture,” in a Workshop on Patterns of

Regional and Interregional Cooperation: Central Asia, its Neighboring Countries, and

Europe (2012-2015), organized byUniversity of Bielefeld (Germany) TU Dortmund

University (Germany), University of Giessen/Centre for Development and Environment

(Germany), January 4-6, 2013.

8. “Border Communities of Kargil and Iskardu: Issues and Alternatives,” on Borderland Voices:

Shaping a New World Order, BRIT XII-2012, Fukoka Japan/Busan Korea, November 13-16,

2012.

9. “New US Silk Route Project for Afghanistan: Warrants an Inclusive Approach,” in Eurasian

Politics: Ideas, Institutions and External Relations, November 1-2, 2012, Centre of Russian

& Central Asian Studies, SIS, JNU.

10. “Globalisation & Central Asia: Socio-cultural & Economic Transformation,” Globalisation:

Change and Emerging Imperatives-India & Thailand, ICSSR, New Delhi and National

Research Council of Thailand- sponsored International seminar at Deptt. Of Sociology,

University of Kashmir from September 28-29, 2012.

11. “Eurasia: Between Fear & Hope,” in 2-day conference on Eurasianism: Theoretical

Potential and Practical Implications, Faculty of Political Science, State Altai university,

Barnaual, June 25-26, 2012.

12. “Globalization: A Factor of Educational Integration,” Forum "Education without Borders”

Altai-Asia, June 27-30, 2012.

13. “India, Pakistan & Central Asia: A Study in Connections, Corridors & Communities,” The

First India-Central Asia Dialogue, Organised by Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi,

in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan from June 12-13, 2012.

14. “Experiencing Islam in Post-Soviet Central Asia,” Post-Soviet Central Asia: Two decades of

Transition & Transformation, Centre for Russian & Central Asian Studies, School of

International Relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, November 1-3, 2011.

15. “Globalisation as a Factor of Central Asian Integration into the Global Educational Order,

“Globalisation & Eurasia: Changes & Challenges, Centre of Central Asian Studies,

University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India, October 18-21, 2011.

16. “Kashmir & Central Asia: Past Legacy & Future Continuum,” India & Central Asia, Nehru

Centre, Conference, Worli , Mumbai, August 5-6, 2011.

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17. “Kashmir &Xinjiang : A Study in Cultural Affinities,” Historical, Cultural & Economic

Linkages Between India and China’s Xinjiang Region, Himalayan Research & Cultural

Foundation Conference Room, Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi, May 3-

4, 2011.

18. “June Riots in South Kyrgyzstan:Cause, Effect and Regional Cooperation,” Central Asian

Situation and Regional Security, November 11-12, 2010, Institute of Central Asian Studies,

Xinjiang Academy of Social Sciences, Urumchi, Xinjinag, China;

19. “Silk Route, Eastern Turkmenistan & Kashmir,” The Heritage of Eastern Turkemenistan

During Medieval Ages, National Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan, Mir’aas, Academy of

Sciences, Ashqabad, Turkmenistan, March 7-13, 2010;

20. “Building Indo-Central Asian Ties on the Basis of the Shared History,” Central Asia-India:

From Shared Culture & History to Modern Cooperation, Institute of Oriental Studies,

Kazakhstan Institute of Strategic Studies and ICCR, New Delhi, India, Almaty, Kazakhstan,

November 19-20, 2009;

21. “Transcending Borders in Eurasia: Some Alternatives,” Transcending Borders: Asia, Middle

East and the World Community, Centre for Middle East & Islamic Studies, US Naval

Academy of Sciences, Annapolis, Maryland, USA, , October 16-17, 2009;

22. “Promoting Indo-Chinese Cooperation Across Kashmir: Mutual Costs & Benefits”, Central

Asia, the New “Great Game” Between the Emerging Powers of China and India,” Centre

Sciences Humaines (CSH), New Delhi, French Institute for Central Asian Studies (IFEAC,

Tashkent), and the French Center on Contemporary China Studies (CEFC, Hong-Kong),India

International Centre, New Delhi, October 14-15, 2009;

23. “Samarqand, Bukhara and Kashmir: A Study in Historico-Cultural Relations,” Civilization and

Cultures of Central Asia in Unity and Diversity, organsied in Samarqand by UNESCO

International Institute of Cenral Asian Studies (IICAS), Samarqand, French Institute for

Central Asian Studies (IFEAC), Tashkent, and Institute of History of Academy of Social

Sciences, Tashkent, from September 7-8, 2009;

24. “Border Politics in Inner Eurasia: A Case Study of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan,” The

Elusive Balance : Regional Powers and the Search for Sustainable Development,

International Symposium of Comparative Research on Major Regional Powers in Eurasia,

Slavic Research Centre, Hokkaido University Sapporo, Japan, July 17-19, 2009;

25. “Diffusing Tension in Eurasia: Some Alternatives,” Central Eurasia Studies: Past, Present &

Future, Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkey, March 17-19, 2009;

26. “Reassessing the Role of SCO in South & Central Asian Context,”Current Situation in Central

Asia and SCO, International Symposium , November 20-21, 2008, Institute of Central Asian

Studies, Xinjiang Academy of Social Sciences, Urumchi, China;

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27. “Profiling Impact of Globalisation on Central Asia,” Globalisation & Eurasia, November 9-

12, 2008, Centre for Russian & Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies,

Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi.

28. “Silk Route & Indo-Central Asian Religio-Cultural Exchanges Integration,” 2 Day national

seminar on Reviving the Silk Route, March 24-25, 2008, Nelson Mandella Centre for Peace

& Conflict Resolution, New Delhi;

29. “Indo-Central Asian Dialogue in the Context of Common Cultural Affinities: A Study of

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan & North India,” 2 Day international conference on Central Asia-India

Dialogue: Building a Partnership on the Foundation of Rich Cultural & Historical Cultural

Heritage,” March 14-15, 2008, Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies (TSIO), Tashkent,

Uzbekistan;

30. “Islamic Movements in Uzbekistan: Ends & Prospects,” 3 day international seminar on

Religion, Culture and Security in Central and South Asia, Feb. 29- March 2,

2008,Trivandum Kerala, Himalayan Research & Cultural Foundation, New Delhi;

31. “Reviving Silk Route Through Kashmir,” 4-Day international seminar on “Roads & Caravan

Sarais.” January 8-12, 2008, Indira Gandhi National University of Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi;

32. Turkey’s relations with the Turkic Republics of Central Asia in a Changing Politico-Economic

Scenario,” Four Day International Conference on Globalisation & Turkic Civilization, May

28-31, 2007, Kyrgyzstan Turkey Manas University, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan;

33. “Indo-Soviet Relations in a Historical Perspective,” International conference on Indo-

Russian Diplomatic Relations:60 Years of Enduring Ties, April 9-10, 2007, Centre of

Eurasian Studies, University of Mumbai;

34. Participated in the International Conference on Afghanistan : Five Years After Taliban,

December 12-13, 2006, Institute of Oriental Heritage , Tajik Academy of Sciences,

Dushanbe, Tajikistan;

35. “Central Asian Resources: A Source of Constant Conflict,” 4-day International Conference

on Central Asia in Retrospect & Prospect, August 28-31, 2006,Centre of Central Asian

Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar;

36. “Indo-Tajik Relations in a Historical Perspective,” One-day International Conference on

India-Tajikistan in International Affairs, August 8 2006, Organised by India Central Asia

Foundation ,New Delhi and Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi, Sapru House,

Barakhamba Road, New Delhi;

37. “Kashmir Conflict: Cause and Effect,” Conflict Resolution & Peace Building, International

Seminar, Chennai, June 26-29, 2005, United States Education Foundation of India (USEFI),

New Delhi.

(9.II) National Seminars

“Sufism-A Common thread between Central Asia & Kashmir,” Sufism in India and Central Asia, 11-

12 February 2015, MMAJ Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi;

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“Post-2014 Afghanistan & Regional Security Scenario,” Keynote Address in 2- day National

Seminar on South Asia And Central Asia: Dimensions, Opportunities And Challenges of

Mutual Cooperation, South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, March 1-2,

2013;

“Experiencing Changes in Post Soviet Central Asian Society,” Contemporary Central Asia:

Continuity & Change, 2-Day national seminar, February 27-28, 2013, Academy of

International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi,;

One day workshop on “National vocational Education Qualification Framework in Jammu

& Kashmir,” December 17, 2011, All India Council for Technical education, New Delhi and

Department of Higher Education, J&K Government on at University of Jammu;

“Chinese Turkistan: Some Reflections,” 2-day seminar on Inter-regional & Intra-regional

Cooperation in Central Asia: Challenges & Prospects, March 11-12, 2008, Academy of Third

World Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi;

“Kashmir and Central Asia: A Study in Diverse Connections.” Two Day National seminar on

Cultural, Literacy and Historical Relations of Mughal India with Iran & Central Asia,” 28-29

March, 2007, Deptt. of Persian, University of Kashmir;

“Kashmir’s Historical links with Central Asia: Prospects of its Revival,” National seminar on

J&K and the Region: Strategic Opportunities & Challenges, April 4-5 2007, Centre for

Strategic & Regional Studies, University of Jammu;

“Kashmir Culture and Its Interaction with other Cultures,” Kashmir Culture & the New

Millenium, Institute of Peace Research & Action, September 27-28, 2005, at Iqbal

Auditorium, University of Kashmir.

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