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Curriculum Vitae Prof. (Dr.) Parvez Ahmad Date of Birth: 20-06-1959 Department of History, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006 Jammu and Kashmir, India. Phone: 0194-2470277(M)91+9622854328 Email: profparvezku@gmail.com

Education

University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, J&K, India Ph. D. in History 1988 Thesis:“Economic Basis of the Social Structure of Kashmir (1889-1925)" University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, J&K, India M. Phil. in History 1984 Dissertation:“Economic Life of the People of Kashmir (1889-1925 AD)” University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, J&K, India M. A. in History 1981

Positions Held

Head of the Department, Department of History, University of Kashmir, 2013-2015

Lecturer, State Education Services, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. March,1987

Assistant Professor, Department of History, University of Kashmir September, 1992

Sr. Scale Assistant Professor, Department of History, University of Kashmir September, 1997

Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Kashmir October, 2000

Professor, Department of History, University of Kashmir October, 2011

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Teaching Experience

1. About six years teaching experience in the State Education Services.

2. More than twenty eight years teaching and research experience at University Level.

Research Guidance

Course Number of Scholars Pursuing Awarded

M.Phil Eleven(11) Eleven (11)

Ph.D Eleven (11) Five (05)

Research Publications

A. Book

Society and Economy of Kashmir A Study in Change and Continuity; Oriental Publishing House Srinagar, 2007.

B. Book Chapters:

1. Composite Culture of Kashmir As Reflected in Water Beliefs, “Kashmir in Historical Perspectives”, ISBN 978-93-83908-92-9, Jay Kay Books, Srinagar, 2019.

2. Sufi Shrines As A Symbol of Co-existence: A case Study of Ashmuqum Shrine, “Kashmir in Historical Perspectives”, ISBN 978-93-83908-92-9, Jay Kay Books, Srinagar, 2019.

3. Reform and Struggle for Hegemony under Dogras: A Case Study of Muslim Reform

Movements, “Kashmir in Historical Perspectives”, ISBN 978-93-83908-92-9, Jay Kay Books, Srinagar, 2019.

4. The Problems of Indebtedness in Kashmir under the Dogras (1846-1947); on the contents

of “Look-n-Kashmir” edited by Prof. Gulshan Majeed, 2006.

C. Published Research Papers

1. Kaleidoscopic View of Bergar in Jammu and Kashmir (1846-2947), Kashmir History Review, Journal, ISBN: 18-901706-1-9, Vol-I, March-2018.

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2. Common Poetry Resources (CPRS) and the Rural People: A Study of Wullar Lake, Kashmir, Kashmir History Review, Journal, ISBN: 18-901706-1-9, Vol-I, March-2018.

3. Begar in Political and Intellectual Discourse in South Asia: A Case Study of Kashmir

Valley, Proceedings of Second South Asian History Conference, Organized by Department of History, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2016, ISBN: 978-81-302-0470-3.

4. Kashmir’s Contribution to the Spread of Buddhism in South Asia: A Case Study of Tibet Region, Proceedings of Second South Asian History Conference, Organized by Department of History, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2015, ISBN: 978-81-302-0406-2.

5. Partition and its Impact on Kashmir’s Foreign Trade, Punjab Past and Present, Department of History, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2014, ISBN: 978-81-302-0321-8.

6. Invented Tradition: A Historical Study in the Naga Tradition of Kashmir, Proceeding of

Punjab History Conference, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2013, ISBN: 978-81-302-0268-6.

7. Rack-Renting of Kashmir under the Dogras 1846-1947; Kashmir Journal of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir Vol. 4, Jan-Dec.2010.

8. Agrarian Reforms in Kashmir under Dogras 1846-1947, Proceedings Indian History

Congress, 68th Session 2007, Delhi University, Delhi. Also Published in Kashmir Journal of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir Vol. 2, No. 2, Jan-Dec. 2007.

9. Shawl industry and the Institution of Dagh Shawl in Kashmir under Dogra; Proceedings

Indian History Congress, 66th Session 2006, Shantinikaitan, West- Bengal.

10. Trade and Commerce in Kashmir under Dogras (1885-1925 A.D); Proceedings Indian History Congress, 65th Session 2004, Bareily (U.P).2005, Delhi.

11. Nature of Land Rights in Kashmir under the Dogras (1846-1947); Proceedings Indian

History Congress, 64th Session 2003, Mysore, Karnataka, 2004, Patna.

12. Bond Trade in Kashmir under Dogras; Studies in History and Culture; Vol. 09, No. 01, 2004, Behrampur University, Orissa.

13. Unban Social Stratification of Kashmir under the Dogras (1846-1947 A.D); Proceedings

Indian History Congress, 63rd Session 2002, Amritsar Punjab, 2003, Kolkata.

14. Agrarian Relations and the Social Stratification of Kashmir (1885-1925 A.D); Proceedings Indian History Congress, 62nd Session 2001, Bhopal (M.P), 2002, Kolkata.

15. Commercial Relations between Kashmir and Central Asia; Newsletter, Vol. XX, 2001,

Center of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir.

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16. Indebtedness of Kashmir under Dogras (1846-1947); Studies in History and Culture, Vol.

7, No. 1&2, 1999, Berhampur University, Orissa.

17. Muslim Educational Backwardness and its Consequences in Kashmir under Dogras; Islam and Modern Ages, Vol. XXXIII, No. 2, May 2002, JamaiMillia Delhi. Also Published in Journal “Insight” Vol.1, No. 8, Spring 2002, Department of Education, University of Kashmir under the title of Educational Backwardness of Muslims in Kashmir under Dogras.

18. Trading Activities between Kashmir and Central Asia, (1846-1947); Research Journal, Vol.

1, No. 1, April, 2002, MaharshiDayanand University, Rohtak.

19. Historical Perspectives of the Capitals of Kashmir; The Topaz, Cultural Quarterly, Pattan, Kashmir, 1985.

Conferences and Seminars Attended

1. Participated in “44th All India Sociological Conference” and presented a paper entitled “Dal Development Project and its Impact on Hanjis in Srinagar”, Organized by Indian Sociological Society, St. Philomena’s College, Mysuru form 27-29 December, 2018.

2. Participated in three-day National seminar on “Composite Culture in Indian History with Special Reference to Kashmir” and presented a paper entitled “ Composite Culture of Kashmir As Reflected in Water Beliefs, “Perspectives on the History of Kashmir” Organized by Department of History University of Kashmir, from 28-30October, 2017.

3. Participated in three day Workshop on “Pluralism as Reflected by the Cultural Landscape of

Kashmir: A Case Study of Srinagar City” and Presented a Talk on “Interdependence Between Communities and The Culture of Tolerance” organized by Department of History University of Kashmir, from 18-21 August, 2015.

4. Attended Conference of Principals and Administrators on “Higher Education, Issues and Challenges”, Organized by UGC-HRDC, University of Kashmir, 3rd June, 2015.

5. Participated in three day Workshop on “Micro-history of Kashmir: Methodology and Significance” and Presented a Talk on “Limitations of Micro-history” organized by Department of History University of Kashmir, from 27-29 October, 2015.

6. Participated in three day National seminar on “Perspectives on the History of Jammu and Kashmir (1846-1947)” and presented a paper entitled “Colonization of Ladakh and the Impact of Partition”, Organized by Department of History University of Kashmir, from 28-30 November, 2015.

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7. Participated in three day International Conference on Globalization and Eurasia, Changes and

Challenges, Central of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, 18-21, October 2011.

8. Participated in three day IALIC Conference, AllamaIqbal Library, University of Kashmir and Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centre, 10-13, October 2011.

9. Participated in three day international and presented a paper entitled, “Role of Shah-i-Jehan in the Development of Gardens in Kashmir”, in the seminar on “Mughal Gardens of Kashmir: Towards UNSCO World Heritage Nomination” Organized by INTAC JK, and University of Kashmir, from 14-16 May 2011.

10. Participated in three day National seminar and presented a paper entitled, “Making of Religious Traditions During Ancient Kashmir: A Study of Naga Tradition”, on “Tradition and Dissent in Indian History with special reference to Kashmir” Organized by Department of History University of Kashmir, from 24-26 March 2011.

11. Participated in three day National seminar on “Aspects of Kashmiri Culture, Change and Continuity” Organized by Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of Kashmir, from 10-12 November 2009.

12. Participated in two day National seminar on “Social Science Research in Kashmir” Organized by Department of Political Science, University of Kashmir, from 05-06 October 2009.

13. Participated in two day National Seminar and presented a paper entitled, “Nehru and Integration of Ladakh”, in the “Approaches on Indian History”, organized by Pot-Graduate Department of History, University of Kashmir, 25th -27th October, 2009.

14. Participated in Indian History Congress, 68th Session, Delhi University, Delhi, 28-30 December, 2007.

15. Participated in National Seminar on “Politics of Language and Literature”, Post-Graduate Department of English, University of Kashmir, September, 2009.

16. Participated in International Conference on, “Central Asia in retrospect and Prospect” 20-31 August, 2006, Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir.

17. Participated in Indian History Congress 66th Session, Shantinikaitan, West-Bengal, 28-30th January, 2006.

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18. Attended Seminar on Humanism -- A Cardinal Creed of Kashmir as Reflected in our Literature, 19-21 December, 2005; Jammu and Kashmir Government Libraries and Research Department, IMPA, Srinagar.

19. Participated in Indian History Congress 65th Session, Bareily (U.P), 28-30th December, 2004.

20. Participated in Indian History Congress 64th Session, Mysore (Karnataka), 28-30th December, 2006.

21. Participated in Indian History Congress 63rd Session, Amritsar (Punjab), 28-30th December, 2002.

22. Participated in Indian History Congress 62nd Session, Bhopal (M.P), 28-30th December, 2001.

23. Participated in Seminar on Confrontation and Negotiation, Religion and Identity in Indian History; History Society, Indraprastha College, New-Delhi, February, 1999.

24. Attended Refresh Course held at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New-Delhi, 1999.

25. Participated in Seminar on “Millennium Celebrations of Abu-Raihan Al-Biruni”; Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, March, 1999.

26. Attended Refresh Course held at B.R. Ambedkar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, December, 1997.

27. Participated in Seminar on “Impact of Central Asia on History and Culture of Kashmir”, Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, 1997.

28. Participated in Seminar on “Central Asia: Continuity and Change”, Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, 1997.

29. Participated in Seminar on “Contribution of Kashmir to Persian Literature”, Post-Graduate Department of Persian, University of Kashmir, 1996.

30. Attended General Orientation Course; Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir, 1994.

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Presided Sessions

1. Presided 5th session in a Three Day National Seminar on, “Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Contemporary India: Issues and Challenges” organized by Department of Sociology, University of Kashmir, March, 08-09, 2017.

Membership in Co-operate Bodies

1. Institutional Ethical Committee SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar (2012-17)

2. Canteen Committee, University of Kashmir (2016-18)

3. Grievance Committee Non-Teaching Faculty University of Kashmir(2012-14)

4. Consumer’s Advisory Committee JK Bank, Hazratbal, University of Kashmir, 2014-16.

5. Research Monitoring Committee, School of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir, 2018.

6. Vice-Chancellor’s nominee for conduct of Viva-voce of Research Scholars of various

Departments in School of Social Sciences.

7. Vice-Chancellor’s nominee for conduct of Inspection of various Government and Private

Colleges.

8. Member on the Inspection Committee for various Examinations of the University.

9. Chairman Transport Committee, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (2019-21).

10. Member Release of Corpus Fund of the University of Kashmir, Srinagar.

11. Member Research and Publication Ethics Committee, School of Social Sciences,

University of Kashmir, Srinagar.

12. Expert on Panel of Examiners of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

13. Expert on Panel of Examiners of Delhi University (DU), New Delhi.

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Membership in Academic Bodies

1. Member on Editorial Board Ansh¬¬Journal of History, ( A Peer Reviewed International

Referred Journal, ESSN NO. 2582-046X

2. Member on Editorial Board of Departmental Journal (Department of History).

3. Indian History Congress.

4. South Indian History Congress.

5. Punjab History Conference.

6. Board of Research Studies in Social Sciences (2013-15)

7. Board of Post-Graduate Studies in History, University of Kashmir.

8. Board of Under-Graduate Studies in History, University of Kashmir.

9. Departmental Research Committee, Department of History, University of Kashmir.

10. Departmental Committee, Department of History, University of Kashmir.

11. Advisory Committee for Special Assistance Programme (SAP) (UGC sponsored)

University of Kashmir 2009-till date

12. Coordinator M.A entrance test in the Faculty of Social Sciences for the session 2009-13.

13. Nodal Officer, Department of History, DIQA, April 2007-November 2009.

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Residential Address

House Number-151 Narsingarh, Karanagar, Srinagar Pin Code – 190010 Jammu and Kashmir, India

Prof. (Dr) Parvez Ahmad