CURRICULUM VITAE. Residential Address : 91_F, sector-8, DDA Flats, Jasola, New Delhi

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Name : PROF. S.M. AZIZUDDIN HUSAIN Sir Saiyid Fellow Date of Birth : : Department of History, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi ahusain@jmi.ac.in Mob. No Residential Address : 91_F, sector-8, DDA Flats, Jasola, New Delhi EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Examination University Division Year High School A.M.U., Aligarh 2 nd Division 1967 Pre-University A.M.U., Aligarh 2 nd Division 1968 B.A. (Hons.) History, A.M.U., Aligarh 2 nd Division 1971 M.A. History A.M.U., Aligarh 1 st Division 1973 (Medieval Indian History) Ph. D. J.M.I., New Delhi 1979 Topic of Thesis Introduction, editing and annotation of Kalimat-i-Taiyabat. RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE : 1. Research Experience Since years 2. Teaching Experience Since years 3. Administrative Experience 16 years 1

2 1. ACADEMIC CAREER 42 years 1. Assistant Archivist, National Archives of India, Government of India, New Delhi, Lecturer in History, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, Reader in History, Jamia Millia Islamia, Professor of History Jamia Millia Islamia, Continue. 5. Head, Department of History, Jamia Millia Islamia, May 12, 1998 to May 11, Honorary Director of Dr. Zakir Husain and His Contemporaries Archives & Portrait Gallery, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, Director, Jamia s Premchand Archives and Literary Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi to Honorary Director of Child Development Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, w.e.f 20th May 2009 to30th July Honorary Director, Jamia s Premchand Archives and Literary Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi to Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Languages, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi from to Director, Rampur Raza Library, Government of India, Ministry of Culture, w.e.f to Joined as Professor of History, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi w.e.f. 10 th August, Sir Saiyid Fellow Designated by Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, to work on Ziauddin Barani s Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi w.e.f. 20 th march, Administrative Experience: 16 years 1. Head, Department of History, Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi,w.e.f. May 6, 1998 to May 5, Honorary Director of Dr. Zakir Husain and His Contemporaries Archives & Portrait Gallery, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi,w.e.f Co-ordinator, Jamia Cultural Committee,w.e.f for a period of three years. 4. Director, Jamia s Premchand Archives and Literary Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi w.e.f to Honorary Director of Child Development Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, w.e.f 20th May 2009 to30th July Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Languages, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi w.e.f to Honorary Director, Jamia s Premchand Archives and Literary Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi w.e.f to Director, Rampur Raza Library, Government of India, Ministry of Culture, w.e.f to Being the seniormost Professor of the University I Officiate as Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor w.e.f. 10 th August, 2015, to 30 th April, Vice President of the Governing Body of Dr. Zakir Husain Memorial Welfare Society, New Delhi, w.e.f. 20 th April,

3 PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS: Kalimat-i-Taiyibat, Collection of Aaurangzeb's Orders, Delhi, Kalimat-i-Aurangzeb, Delhi, Tazkiratul-umara (English translation from Persian) Biographical account of the Mughal Nobility A.D., New Delhi, Tarikh-i-England, New Delhi, Raqaim-i-Karaim, Epistles of Aurangzeb, New Delhi, Medieval Towns: A case study of Amroha and Jalali. New Delhi, Qazi Saiyid Nurullah Shushtari ( ), Biography of an Eminent Scholar, New Delhi, Structure of Politics under Aurangzeb, Delhi, Ahd-i-Wusta ka Hindustan, (Urdu Translation) Delhi, Meri Dilli (Urdu Translation) SCERT, Govt. of Delhi, Tarikh-i-Ahd-i-Wusta, New Delhi, Calendar of M.A. Ansari s Correspondence, New Delhi, Madrasa Education in India 11 th to 21 st Century. Delhi, Calendar of Zakir Husain s Correspondence, Delhi, Revisited Delhi, Sufi Movement in Rajasthan, Delhi Edited - Tazkira-i-Atibba-i-Awadh of Hakim S.M. Kamaluddin Husain, Delhi Irfan-i-Islami Hazrat Ali Sar Chashma-i-Irfan, Iran Culture House, Delhi Edited special issue of Rah-i-Islam on Irfan-o-Tasawwuf-i-Islami Dar Hind, July- September,2008, Published by Iran Culture House, New Delhi Calender of Maulana Mohammed Ali s Correspondence , Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Shaikh Sharfuddin Bu Ali Qalander : His life and Teachings, Delhi, Edited Tashrih-i-Jafari of Hakim Saiyed Mohd Kamaluddin Husain, Iran Culture House, Delhi, Hamari Tehzeebi Tarikh, Delhi, Calendar of Maulana Mohamed Ali s Correspondence , Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Hakim Kamaluddin Husain Hayat Aur Ilmi Karname. Iran Culture House, New Delhi, Medieval Society & Culture, New Delhi Ziauddin Barani s Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, Introduction and edited by S.M. Azizuddin Husain, Sir Syed Acadamy, AMU, Aligarh, PAPERS PUBLISHED: 118 1) Scarcity of Pai-Baqi land during Aurangzeb's reign, Indian History Congress, ) Kalimat-i-Aurangzeb: A Source of Aurangzeb's reign, Indian History Congress, ) Kalimat-i-Taiyibat : A Source of Aurangzeb's reign, Indian History Congress, ) Inayatullah Khan Kashmiri: A biographical study, Studies in Islam, New Delhi ) Raqaim-i-Karaim: Aurangzeb ke Khutut ka ek Majmua, Jamia, New Delhi ) Shuqqajat-i-Alamgiri : Ehd-I-Aurangzeb ki Tarikh ka Maakhaz, Jamia, New Delhi ) Fathpur ki ek Qadeem Masjid, Jamia, ) Muraqqat-i-Hasan ; Ahd-i-Aurangzeb ka ek Maakhaz, Jamia, New Delhi ) Mughal Paintings~ India Calling, All India Radio, New Delhi, ) Maulana Saiyid Ghulam Hasnain Kintoori-aur-Nizam-i-Taleem mein Islah ki Koshish, Jamia, New Delhi ) Jalali ke Asar-i-Qadeema-Ek-Nazar, Jamia, New Delhi ) Mughals and the Summer, The Sunday Observer, New Delhi, New Delhi

4 13) Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana Ka Maqbara, Fanni Khususiyat ka Mutaliya, Jamia, New Delhi ) Aurangzeb aur Shia, Shia, Lucknow ) Ahd-i-Aurangzeb Kulliyat-i-Mir Jafar Zatalli Ki Roshni Mein, Jamia, New Delhi ) Political ideas of Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani, Hamadard Islamicus, Pakistan, ) Ziauddin Nakhshabi' s contribution to Unani medicine during 14th century, Bulletin of the Indian Institute of History of Medicine, Hyderabad, ) Khushhal Khan Khatak: Ahd-i-Aurangzeb ka Ehtajaji Shair, Jamia, New Delhi ) Lucknow ke Asar-i-Qadeema, Jamia, New Delhi ) Shibli s Alamgir: Science and People, New Delhi, ) Shaikh Abdul Haq: Hayat aur talimat, Jamia, New Delhi ) Qazi Saiyid Nurullah Shushtari: A Biographical Study, Islam in the Changing World, New Delhi, Vol. 11-2, ) Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani' s influence on Kashmiri Society, Islam and the Modern Age, Vol. 24, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, ) Aaurangzeb ki Takht Nashini Main Ulema Aur Mashaikh Ke Kirdar Ki Haqiqat, Islam Aur Asr-i-Jadid, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, Vol. 26, ) Tasawwuf Aur Ahle-I-Tashi, Islam Aur Asr-i-Jadeed, New Delhi, October, ) Abdul Mughni Ki Nai Kitab Aurangzeb Alehir Rehama Ek Tajziyati Mutalea, Islam Aur Asri-Jadeed, Vol. 27, New Delhi, April, ) Mosques, Khanqahs, Dargahs and Imambaras A study of future of Amroha's monuments, India History Congress ) The attitude of 17 th century Persian poets towards Aurangzeb. New Delhi, Islam and the Modern Age. Vol. 28, New Delhi, ) Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani ba haisiyat siyasi mufakkir. Islam Aur Asr-i-Jadeed, Vol. 29, ) Aurangzeb s religious policy during the second half of his reign An examination. Islam and the modern age vol. 29, New Delhi, ) Amroha Ek Tarikhi Shahr,Jamia, New Delhi, ) Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani's influence on Indian Polity and Society. The Noor, Hyderabad ) Azadari-i-Imam Husain ki ibtida, uska farogh aur daur-i-inhitat. Aljawad, Varanasi May, ) Role of ulema and mashaikh in the war of succession between Dara Shikuh and Aurangzeb. Islam and the Modern Age, New Delhi, November, ) Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani' s attitude towards government, rulers and officials in the government, Islam and the modern age, ) Lucknow ki tarikhi imarton ki fanni khususiyat ka mutalea, Jamia, New Delhi, March, ) Hindustan main Qazi Saiyid Nurullah Shushtari ke Islami Karname. Al-Jawad, Varanasi, March, ) Jizya its re-imposition during Aurangzeb s reign. I.H.R, ICHR, New Delhi, ) Aurangzeb and war of succession: Imperial leadership of Political crisis of A Historical view point from medieval sources. The Indian Archives, National Archives of India, New Delhi, ) Duniya-i-ilm-o-Adab ki Azeemush Shan Shakhsiyat Qazi Saiyid Nurullah Shushtari. Rah-i- Islam, New Delhi ) Aurangzeb and the Court Historians: A case study of Mirza Muhammed Kazim s Alamgir Nama. Development of Persian Historiography in India, New Delhi, ) The Sufi concept of monarchy and government, with special reference to Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani s Zakhiratul Muluk. Shah-i-Hamedan Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani, New Delhi, ) Sufi cults and the Shias. Sufi Cults and the evolution of medieval Indian culture, New Delhi, ) Imam Khomeni Aur Millat-i-Islamia ka Bohran. Rah-i-Islam, ) Muslim political thinker s opinion on mulukiyat with special reference to Imam Khomeini Imam Khomeini: Some aspects of his thought. Published by Iran Culture House, New Delhi ) Socio-Cultural environment of 18 th century. Shah Waliullah and his works. Delhi, ) History and life of the Jat Rajas as reflected in the historical monuments of Bharatpur State. The Jats: Their role & contribution to the Socio Economic life & Polity of North & North West India. Delhi,

5 48) Ibadat khana, Mahzar and Sulh-i-kul : An examination Sufis, Sultans and Feudal Orders: Prof. Nurul Hasan Commemoration Volume; Delhi, ) Mughal Emperor s gestures to the Hindu temples Secularism in Historical Perspective, New Delhi, ) Taqseem-i-Hind, Azadi, Aur Tabahi Aur Barbadi - Ek Mutalea. Hadis-i-Dil September, ) Insan Dosti aur Tamaddun ke Darmayan Guftugu ka Alambardar Dara Shikuh. Rah-i-Islam. Vol Nos , December, ) Tasawwuf Wa Ham Dili-I-Ijtimai. Qand-I-Parsi. Vol. 31 New Delhi, ) Mughal Jat Relations from the Revolt of 1669 to the Revolt of 1857 An analysis. The Jats their Role and Contribution to the Socio-Economic Life and Polity of North and North West India, Vol. 2, Edited by Dr. Vir Singh, New Delhi, ) Katbat Par Farsi Madda-i-Tarikh - Tarikh Ka Ek Aham Maakhaz. Impact of Persian Language and Culture on India, AMU, Aligarh, ) Akbar Aur Azadi-i-Bayan:Rah-i-Islam Vol. Nos , New Delhi, June, ) Turkish invasion of India: Role of Sufis for conflict resolution and peace Shodh Sadhana, Vol. No. 22/18, Shri Natnagar Shodh Sansthan, Sitamau, Malwa, ) Hindustan Main Imam Bare ke Tarz-i-Tameer ka Irteqa. Rah-i-Islam. Vol , January June, 2007, Delhi. 58) Azadari-i-Muharram Aur 1857 ki Pehli Jang-i-Azadi. Rah-i-Islam, Vol , January June, 2007, Delhi. 59) Hazrat Gharib Nawaz Hindustan Main Chishti Silsile ke Bani Ek Tarikhi Jaiza Alami Sahara. 28 th July, 2007, Delhi. 60) Written a forward on K.M.S. Khan Excavation of Truth Unsung Heroes of 1857 War of Independence, Kaniska Publisers, New Delhi ) Sufia Aur Qaumi Yak Jehti, Alami Sahara, July, 2007, New Delhi. 62) Presidential address Malfuzat of the Sufis of Punjab, Punjab History Conference, Punjabi University, Patiala, ) Maulvi Muhammed Baqar, Dehli Urdu Akhbar and Hadis-i-Dil, Delhi ) India s Ist War of Independence, 1857: Ist Martyr Journalist: Maulvi Muhammed Baqar Souvenir of Hamidia Girls Degree College, Allahabad, November ) 1857 Main Dehli aur Uske Atraf Main British Fauj ki Inhedami Karrawaiyan Ek Tarikhi Jaiza. Fikr-o-Nazar, December 07, Volume 44 4, A.M.U. Aligarh. 66) Hindustan ki Azadi ki Pehli Jang ka Pehla Shaheed Patrakar Maulvi Mohammed Baqar 1857, Sehmat, New Delhi, ) Shams Siraj Afif s Tarikh-i-Ferozshahi A source for the study of monuments of Delhi built during Feroz Shah Tughlaq s Reign: Persian Literature in Sultanate Period, Department of Persian, AMU, Aligarh, ) Persian Poets Concept of Sulh-i-Kul, Akbar and the monuments of Fathpur Sikri, Humanism and Universal Brotherhood in Persian Literature, Institute of Persian Research, AMU, Aligarh, ) Sir Saiyid Ahmed s Asarus Sanadid A historical review Sir Saiyid Ahmed Khan: Vision & Mission in History, Centre of Advanced Stury, AMU, Aligarh, ) Shams Siraj Afif s Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi : A source for the study of monuments of Delhi built during Firoz Shah Tughluq s reign. Medieval India 2, Delhi, ) Akbar s Policy of Sulh-i-Kul, Prof. K.S. Gupta, Commemoration Volume, Udaipur, ) Taswwuf aur Irfan-i-Islam Rah-i-Islam, New Delhi, June, ) Contribution of sufis for the socio-cultural development of Rajasthan Cultural Heritage of Rajasthan, Banasthali, ) Hazrat Ali Sar Chashma-i-Irfan, Rah-i-Islam, June 2008, New Delhi. 75) An Imambara of Lucknow Third Frame Literature, Culture & Society. Vol. I, No. 4, October December Academy of Third World Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. 76) Human rights in the thought of Muslim mystics: A case study of Sufis of India. Human rights in Islam - the sirah of Prophet Muhammed. Iran Culture House, New Delhi ) Mughal relations with Iran with special reference to the Introduction of New Education policy in India by ulema during Akbar s reign ( ) Indo-Iran Relations. Iran Culture House, New Delhi,

6 78) Written an introduction on Irfan-o-Tasawwuf-i-Islam Dar Hind Rah-i-Islam. Vol 209, New Delhi September, ) Haryana Main 1857 ka Inqilab Aur Radd-i-Amal 1857 Nukat Aur Jihat, New Delhi, ) Role of Muslims in the economic development of India- 13 th to 18 th century, Khaja Education Society, Gulbarga, ) Authenticity of Malfuz literature: A case study of the Rahatul Qulub Sufism in Punjab: Mystics, Literature and Shrines, Punjab University, Chandigarh, ) Qazi Sanaullah Panipati Aur Kufr-i-Yazid-Al-Quran Educational Society, New Delhi, December, ) Development of Shii Thought in India, History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization, Vol. VII, Part 5, New Delhi, ) Fathpur Sikri A fine example of Indo-Persian architecture. Indo-Iranian Heritage, Vol.II, Institute of Persian Research, AMU, Aligarh, ) Haj and Mughal Badshah Akbar Rah-i-Islam, No. 214, October-December, 2009, Delhi. 86) Monuments and Forts of Delhi & adjoining towns demolished by British army during , Shodh Sadhna, No. 21, 2010, Natnagar Shodh Sansthan, Sitamau, Madhya Pradesh. 87) Shaikh Sharfuddin Bu Ali Qalander s Masnavi, A Source of Sufism written in India, during 13 th century. Vol.II, Institute of Persian Research, AMU, Aligarh, ) 1857 ki Pehli Jang-i- Azadi Farsi wa urdu Dastavezat ki Roshni Main- Ek Mutalea Pehli Jang-i- Azadi, University of Delhi, Delhi, ) Shaheed Mutahari s-samaj Aur Tarikh - a historical review, Fikr-i-Mutahar, New Delhi, April- June, ) Written a foreward on Nausheen Jaffery s Jahan Ara Begum A Biographical Study, New Delhi ) Imam Khumeni Ka Islami Jamhuria ka Nazaria-Ek Jaiza, Nasir, New Delhi, July ) Sufis and Communal Harmony: A case study of Indian Sufis, Negotiating Religion, Perspectives from Indian History, New Delhi ) Shaikh Sharfuddin Bu Ali Qalander Panipati s Contribution to the Development of Composite Culture in Panipat during 14 th Century Khuda Bakhsh Library Journal No. 168, Patna, April June, ) Safavid Persia as reflected in Jauhar Aftabchi s memoirs-tazkiratul Waqiat : A Historical Analysis. Vol.II, Institute of Persian Research, AMU, Aligarh, ) Hindustan main Tibb-i-Islami Ka Ahya. Proceedings of 1 st International Conference on Tibb-i- Islami, Islamic Health Organization, New Delhi, ) Socio Cultural life of Shahjahanabad in Pre and Post 1857, Essays in Indian History of Culture, edited by Dr. I.H. Ansari, Delhi, ) Ziauddin Barani ki Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi. Hindi Patrika Rampur Raza Library, Government of India, Ministry of Culture, Rampur, ) Babur as a Writer, Translator and a Poet of Excellence, Kriti Rakshana, Vol.8, Nos. 1-4, Aug, 2012-Mar, New Delhi, ) Raza Library mein mahfooz aham Malfuzat Ek Jaiyza. Vol.II, Institute of Persian Research, AMU, Aligarh, ) Shaikh Sharfuddin Bu Ali Qalander Panipati A spokesperson of Maulana Rumi s Mystical thought in India during medieval period. Vol.II, Institute of Persian Research, AMU, Aligarh, ) Ustad Qamar Jalavi ka biswin sadi iswi mein fan-i-marsiya goyi mein ek aham karnama ( ). Saloni Vol.I issue 3, Amroha, ) Diwan-i-Babur A source of Indian history and culture. Journel no. 29, Rampur Raza Library, ) Tarikh-i-firoz Shahi A source of Indian history and culture. Journel no. 29, Rampur Raza Library, ) Futuhus Salatin A source of Indian history and culture. Journel no. 29, Rampur Raza Library,

7 105) Rare Manuscripts of Shah Nama in Rampur Raza Library s Collection: A study. Kriti Rakshana, Vol. 9 No. 6, New Delhi, June-July, ) Shaheed-i-Azam Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ka Waqai Karbala Par Tarikhi Shahkar Ek Tajziyati Mutaleh. Published in Islah Varanasi, October November, ) Mughal Emperor Babur s Contribution for the planning and designing of Gardens in India ( CE), History Today, Journel of History and Historical Archaeology, Vol. no. 15, New Delhi, ) Maulana Shibli Aur Raza Library Ek Tarikhi Tajziya Proceedings of Shibli Sadi Bain Al Aqwami Seminar, Darul Musanafin, Azamgarh ) Rare Manuscripts of Amir Khusrau s poetry Preserved in Rampur Raza Library. Published in Literaray-Cultural Dynamics of Khusrau s thought and Art, Vol.II, Institute of Persian Research, AMU, Aligarh ) Qur an-i-majeed ke Rampur Raza Library Mein Nadir Makhtutat. Published in Saloni, Vol III, no. 4, March-May, ) Inquilab-i-Karbala aur Allama Iqbal, Wabasta, Delhi October, ) Azadari-i-Imam Husain aur Sufia-i-Kiram, Awadh Nama, Delhi, October, ) Futuhus Salatin- A Source of Sultanat Period-Persian writings: Important sources of History, Institute of Persian Research, AMU, Aligarh ) Shaikh NIzamuddin Aulia- Ek Tajziyati Mutaleya, Islam aur Asr-i-Jadeed, Vol.47 No.2 April, ) Introduction of the proceedings of an international seminar on Malfuzat-A source of Indian history and culture, organized by Raza library, Rampur, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Journal Vol no: ) Raza Library Par Maulana Shibli Nauamani Ki Ek Report Ek, proceedings on International Seminar on Maulan Shibli, Darul Musannifin, Azam Garh ) Written a foreword on Prof. Mohammad Afzal Khan s work THE RULING ELITE (IRANIAN NOBILITY UNDER SHAHJAHAN AND AURANGZEB). Viva Books, New Delhi ) Hakim Ajmal Khan as Educationist - Revisiting Indias Past, Department of History and Culture, University of Rajastan, Jaipur, BOOK REVIEWS PUBLISHED: Anecdotes of Aurangzeb, J.N. Sarkar, the Telegraph 18 th Aug., 1989, Calcutta. 2. Succession and Imperial Leadership among the Mughals, AD. Neeru Misra the Book Review, June, 1994, New Delhi. 3. Aurangzeb Alehir Rehma, Abdul Mughni Qaumi Awaz, 31 st July, 1995, New Delhi. 4. Hindustani Musalmano Ka Jang-i-Azadi Main Hissa, Saiyid Ibrahim Fikri Kitab Numa, June, Revenue free land grants in Mughal India Awadh region in the 17 th and 18 th centuries ( ) by Prof. Jigar Muhammed. Indian Social Science Review. Vol. 6, No. 2, July December, Delhi, Madrasa Education: Its strength and weaknesses by M.K. Qasmi. Rah-i-Islam. No June, 2006, New Delhi. 7. Barani ki Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, Rah-i-Islam No. 202, October December, 2006, New Delhi. 8. Sath Rehte Hoi Alehda Rehna Tarikh-o-Siyasat Main Siqafati Hindustan Rah-i-Islam - No. 202, October December, 2006, New Delhi. 9. The Chishti Shrine of Ajmer: Pirs, pilgrims and practices by S.L.H. Moini. Medieval India 2, 2008, Dept. of History, AMU, Aligarh. 6. PAPERS PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPERS: Akbar ki Mazhabi Ravadari, Rashtriya Sahara 14 th May, 2000, New Delhi. 2 Sir Saiyid Ba Haisiyat Muwarrikh, Rashtriya Sahara 17 th October, 2001, New Delhi. 3 Iraq ka Bohran, Rashtriya Sahara 25 th May, 2003, New Delhi. 7

8 4 Khanqah Madaris Main Nizam-o-Nisab-i-Taleem, Rashtriya Sahara 19 th September, 2004, New Delhi Baghawat - Ek Tarikhi Jaiza. Qaumi Awaz, 10 th May, 2005, Delhi Jang-i-Azadi Main Jat Raja Nahar Singh ka Kirdar, Alami Sahara, 28 th May, 2005, New Delhi ki Pehli Jang-i-Azadi Aur Hindustani Shahr. Qaumi Awaz 10 th May, 2007, New Delhi. 8 Pehli Jang-i-Azadi: Ek Tarikhi Jaiza. Rashtriya Sahara- 10 th May, Muharram and 1857, New Delhi. 9 Rashtriya Sahara Muharram Number, 2007, New Delhi. 10 Islami Jamhuriya-i-Iran Aur Imam Khomeini. Rashtriya Sahara- Imam Khomeini Number, 2007, New Delhi. 11 Contribution of Hazrat Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki for the development of Communal harmony in Delhi. Sahafat, 18 th February, 2011, New Delhi. 12 Hindustan mein Azadari-i-Imam Husain ki Ibteda, Uska Farogh Aur Daur-i-Iuhetat sahafat (Daily) Muharram Issue 1435/November, 2013, New Delhi. 13 Waqa-i-Karbala Ek Angrez khatoon Mrs Mir Hasan Ali ke Qalam se. Published in Rashtriya Nihit Hindi Saptahik. Vol XVII, Lucknow, Raza Library Ek Tarikhi Jayeza Rashtriya Sahara 23 rd Nov, 2014, Rampur. 7. Rampur Raza Library s (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) Publications during My Tenure, to : 61 BOOKS PUBLISHED IN ARABIC, PERSIAN, HINDI, ENGLISH AND URDU WITH AN INTRODUCTION: Diwan-i-Hafiz Shirazi 2. Mir Mehdi Majruh Ganj-i-Gharaib. 3. Journel No Saiyid Kamal Wasti - Asarariya-i-Kashf-i-Sufia. 5. Hazrat Ali - Nahjul Balagha. 6. Auraq-i-Gul. 7. Ziauddin Barani - Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi. 8. Ziauddin Barani - Naat-i-Muhammadi. 9. Catalogue of Turkish Manuscripts Mughal Emperor Babur - Diwan-i-Babur. 11. Fathullah Antaki - Hindustan Meri Nazar Mein (Urdu). 12. Journal No. 28 (Urdu). 13. Journal No. 29 (English). 14. Kalidas - Meghdutam (Hindi). 15. Mohtashim Kashani - Dawazdeh Band. (Persian, Urdu and Hindi). 16. Jauhar Aftabchi- Tazkiratul Waqiat Urdu Tibbi Makhtutat-Ahmiyat aur Ifadiyat-Proceedings of National Seminar Rasheeduddin Fazlullah Hamedani - Jamiut Tawarikh, Shams Siraj Afif Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi Ahmad Ali Khan - Dasturul Fasahat Journal no. 30 (Urdu and English) Hindi Translations of Arabic and Persian Chronicles published with an intorducation Gulbadan Begum- Humayun Nama Jauhar Aftabchi- Tazkiratul Waqiat Abul Muzaffar Jalaluddin Muhammed Shah Alam Sani - Nadirat-i-Shahi Ziauddin Barani Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi

9 5. Saiyid Kamal Wasti Asrariya Kashf-i-Sufiya Shaikh Abdul Haq Akhbarul Akhyar Dargah Quli Khan Tazkira-i-Dargah Quli Khan Catalogues of Manuscripts Published with an Introduction: Catalogue of Pashto Manuscripts, Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Turkish Manuscripts, Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Urdu Manuscripts, Volume I, Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Urdu Manuscripts, Volume II, Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Persian Manuscripts, Volume I, Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Persian Manuscripts, Volume II, Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Persian Manuscripts, Volume III, Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Persian Manuscripts, Volume IV, Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Sanskrit Manuscripts Vol I Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Sanskrit Manuscripts Vol II Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Arabic Manuscripts Vol VII Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Arabic Manuscripts Vol VIII Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Arabic Manuscripts Vol IX Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Arabic Manuscripts Vol X Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Arabic Manuscripts Vol XI Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of Arabic, Persian and Urdu Manuscripts on Tibb CATALOGUES OF MANUSCRIPTS AND BOOKS DISPLAYED IN THE EXHIBITIONS ORGANIZED BY RAZA LIBRARY ON SPECIAL THEMES Hazrat Ali and his age in the light of manuscripts and books in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Pashto, and English, Mahatma Gandhi in the light of books, Raza Library, Manuscripts and books on Hadis in Arabic, Persian and Urdu, Manuscripts and Books on Seeratun Nabi in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Hindi and English, Guru Dev Rabindranath Tagore A visionary, artist and poet, Catalogues of Rare Manuscripts of Qur an preserved in Rampur Raza Library, Catalogue of manuscripts and books on Siratun Nabi Catalogue of Islamic Calligraphy REPORTS OF RAZA LIBRARY: Compiled and Published Annual Report for the year Report of Academic and Administrative Achievements, Annual Report in Hindi for the financial year , January, Annual Report in English for the financial year , January, Report of Academic and Administrative Achievements, Report of Academic and Administrative Achievements, Raj Bhasha Patrika Published Raj Bhasha Patrika Published Raj Bhasha Patrika

10 3. Published Raj Bhasha Patrika PAPERS PRESENTED IN THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES: Presented a paper Inayatullah Khan Kashmiri and the factional politics at the Mughal court, A.D., Indian History Congress, Presented a paper Jalali: A medieval town, Seminar on Rural Urban Relationship in Medieval India, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, Presented a paper Development of Tauqiat under Aurangzeb, Indian History Congress, Presented a paper Mir Saiyid Muhammad: A biographical study, Indian History Congress, Presented a paper Asrariya: A biographical Account of the sufis of Sambhal, Seminar on South Asian Regional Manuscripts of Tasawwuf, organized by Khuda Bakhsh Library, Patna, Presented a paper Shaikh Saadi-wa-Dawat-i-Hind, Seminar on Saadi, organized by Department of Persian, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, Presented a paper Raqaim-i-Karaim: A source of Aurangzeb s reign, Seminar on South Asia Regional Manuscripts on History, Patna, Presented a paper Political ideas of Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani, Seminar on Shah-i- Hamedan, Kashmir University, Srinagar, Presented a paper Hafiz Shirazi: A study of his political concepts and attitude, Seminar on Hafiz Shirazi-Ahad aur Shairi, Department of Persian, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, Presented a paper Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana s Tomb: A study of its architectural features, Seminar on Rahim and His Times, Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana Memorial Society, New Delhi, Presented a paper Amroha A medieval urban centre, Seminar on The small towns in Indian History, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla Presented a paper Aurangzeb s theory of kingship as reflected in Fatawa-i-Alamgiri, Seminar on State and Society in Medieval India. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, Presented a paper Aurangzeb s theory of kingship An analysis. Indian History Congress, Presented a paper The attitude of seventeenth century Persian poets towards Aurangzeb, Seminar on Persian Literature, Iran Culture House, New Delhi and Department of Persian, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, Presented a paper Role of ulema and mashaikh in the war of succession An analysis. Indian History Congress, Presented a paper The dargahs of Delhi, Conservation Society of Delhi, New Delhi, Presented a paper The temples of Virindavan: A Chapter of Mughal architecture, A.D. Hyderabad, Presented a paper Mir Saiyid Ali Hamadani s influence on Indian polity and society, New Delhi, Presented a paper Mosques, khanqahs, dargahs and imambaras A study of the future of Amroha s monuments, Indian History Congress, Presented a paper Aurangzeb s religious policy during the second half of his reign An examination Indian History Congress Presented a paper Delivered extension lecture at the centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, A.M.U., Aligarh on 29 th March, 1997, on Aurangzeb s religious policy during the second half of his reign. 22. Presented a paper Political Views of Aurangzeb in the light of his ruqat, tauqiat and ahkam. Indian History Congress, Presented a paper Role and contribution of sufis at Amroha during medieval period. Seminar on History and culture of Rohailkhand organized by Reza Library, Rampur

11 24. Presented a paper Lucknow Ki Tarikhi Yadgar Imaratain Unki Fanni Khususiyat Ka Mutalea. Seminar rganized by HARCA, Lucknow, Presented a paper Decisive Battle of Deorai 1659 A.D. Seminar rganized by Shri Natnagar Shodh Sansthan, Sitamau, December, Presented a paper Mir Saiyid Ali Hamdani s attitude towards government, rulers and officials in the government Delhi, New Delhi, Presented a paper Aurangzeb ke siyasi rujhanat ka mutalea uske ruqat, ahkam aur tauqiat ki roshni main, Seminar rganized by Shah Waliuallah Academy, Delhi, Presented a paper Delivered lecture on Jizya its re-imposition during Aurangzeb s reign, July, Refresher Course rganized by Academic Staff College, A.M. U., Aligarh. 29. Presented a paper Delivered lecture Religious policy of Aurangzeb. Workshop rganized by Centre of Advanced Study in History, August, 1999, A.M.U., Aligarh. 30. Presented a paper Akbar s policy of Sulh-i-kul. Seminar Socio-cultural fusion during 15 th and 16 th centuries, Agra College, Agra, March, Presented a paper Development of Persian historiography in India, during 14 th century A study of Barani s Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi. Seminar Civilizational and cultural co-operation, Iran Culture House and Mumbai University, March, Mumbai, Presented a paper Iranian ulema s contribution for the introduction of new education policy in India, during medieval period. National Seminar Indo-Iran relations, organized by Iran Culture House, New Delhi Presented a paper Aurangzeb and Court historians: A case study of Mirza Muhammed Kazim s Alamgir Nama. International Seminar organized by Department of History, Jamia Millia Islamia, ICHR and Iran Culture House, New Delhi, Presented a paper Indain Fatawa literature as a source of revenue regulations: Fatawa-i- Alamgiri and Aurangzeb s faramin to Rasikdas Karori and Muhammed Hashim. National Seminar organized by Shri Natnagar Shodh Sansthan, Sitamau Presented a paper The Sufi concept of monarchy and government, with special reference to Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani s Zakhiratul Muluk. National Seminar organized by the Department of History, JMI and Iran Culture House, New Delhi, Presented a paper Sufi attitude towards sources of income with special reference to Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani s concept of Akl-i-Halal. National Seminar organized by Indira Gandhi Centre for Art, New Delhi, Presented a paper Social and cultural development of some of the towns from the second half of 16 th century to the second half of 17 th century. A case study of Agra, Mathura and Vrindanan. International Seminar organized by the center of Advance Study in History, AMU, Aligarh, Presented a paper Qazi Saiyid Nurullah Shushtari Biography of an eminent Iranian Alim introduced Iranology in India during 16 th Century. Paper presented in the Congress organized by Iranology Foundation, Tehran, Iran, from 17 th to 20 th June, Presented a paper Mir Fathullah Shirazi s contribution for the revision of syllabi of Indian Madrasas during the second half of 16 th Century. National Seminar on Madrasa Education in India, 11 th to 21 st Century 18 th to 21 st October, 2002 Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. 40. Presented a paper Problems of Persian Historiography during the second half of 17 th Century An examination. Persio-Arabic Historiography in India since 13 th Century, th October, 2002, Reza Library, Rampur. 41. Presented a paper Tughluqabad fort its strategic importance. National Seminar organized on Forts of India, by Shri Natnagar Shodh Sansthan, Sitamau, January, Presented a paper Ibadat Khana, Mahzar, Sulh-i-kul and Qazi Saiyid Nurullah Shushtari. International Seminar organized by the Department of History, St. John s College, Agra and Noor Microfilm Centre, New Delhi, th January, Presented a paper Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana and the socio cultural environment of his age. Seminar on Abdur Rahim and his age, organized by Jamia Cultural Committee in collaboration with ICHR, Embassy of Turkmenistan and Hindi Academy, February, 2003, New Delhi,. 44. Presented a paper Bedil and the socio cultural environment of his age International Seminar on Bedil and his times, organized by the Department of Persian, JMI, and the Embassy of Afghanistan, New Delhi, March,

12 45. Presented a paper Madrasa Education in India Past, present and its future. Seminar on Educational Barriers organized by the Department of Computer Science, JMI, New Delhi, March, Presented a paper Political and Social condition of Northern Indian during the 18 th century. Seminar on Shah Waliullah and his age. Organized by Shah Waliullah Academy, New Delhi, Presented a paper Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb s policy towards Balkh and Badakhshan An examination. Seminar on Central Asia land and its people. Organized by Centre of Advanced Study in History, AMU, Aligarh, April, Presented a paper Development of Shii thought in India 16 th to 19 th century. National Seminar - Development of Islamic religion and philosophy in India. (HRD project, New Delhi) June, 2003, AMU, Aligarh ) Presented a paper Imam Khomeni aur Millat i- Islamia ka Bohran. National Seminar on Imam Khomeni His personality and thought organized by Iran Culture House, New Delhi. June, Presented a paper Shibli Nomani ki kitab Alamgir Par Ek Nazar Maulana Azad ke Hawashi ki Roshni main. Khuda Bakhsh Library, Patna, June, Presented a paper Hazarat Ali Sar Chashmai Irfan in the light of Nahjul Balagha in a National Seminar organized by Iran Culture House, New Delhi, December Contribution of Sufis for the development of socio-cultural environment of the Qasbas of Presented a paper India, during medieval period. National Seminar on Society and Culture during medieval period, organized by the Department of History A.M.U. Aligarh, January Presented a paper Historical background of Indian Muslims from 12 th to 18 th Century in a Symposium on Indian Muslims, past, present and future, organized by Jamia Cultural Committee, New Delhi, February Presented a paper Legacy of Shaikh Nasiruddin Tusi ( ) followed by Indian scholars. In a National Seminar on Nasiruddin Tusi, organized by Iran Culture House, UNESCO and JNU, New Delhi, Feb Presented a paper Mughal Jat relations during the 17 th century in a Seminar organized by Suraj Mal Research Institute, New Delhi. February, Presented a paper Promotion & development of uloom-i-maqulat in India from 14 th to 1 st half of 16 th Century: A case study of Zia Nakhshadi s Juzviyat-o-kulliat in a National Seminar on Sources of Indian History & Culture, organized by Jamia Cultural Committee in collaboration with ICHR, New Delhi, March Presented a paper Human rights in the thought of Muslim mystics: A case study of Sufis of India National Seminar on Human rights in Islam, in a National Seminar organized by Iran Culture House & AMU, Aligarh, March Presented a paper Contribution of Sufis for the development of socio-cultural environment of India A case study of Shekhawati in a National Seminar organized by Marobhoomi Shodh Sansthan, Shri Dongar Garh. (Rajasthan) March Presented a paper Legacy of Bu Ali Sina followed by Indian scholars during medieval period, in an International Seminar on Bu Ali Sina, organized by Bu Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran, from August, 2004 and also chaired one session on 23 rd August, Presented a paper Iran Main Buniyad Iran Shanasi ki pehli conference A study. Handis-i- Dil, September, Presented a paper Shah Sharfuddin Shah Vilayat and his contribution for the propagation of Islam in Amroha, in a National Seminar organized by ShahVilayat Academy, New Delhi on 11 th September, Presented a paper Delhi as a centre of Tourist importance and its challenges. National Seminar organized by Rajiv Gandhi College, Mandsaur. September, Chaired one academic session Mandsaur, September, Presented a paper Chaired one session of the National Seminar on Shamsuddin Muhammed Hafiz, organized by Council for promotion of Persian language, Iran, and the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran, New Delhi on 11 th October, Presented a paper Akbar s contribution for the development of painting at the Mughal court. National Seminar organized by National Museum Institute, National Museum, New Delhi 12

13 on Influence and inspiration The Concept of influence and study of Mughal miniature painting on 23 rd November, 2004, New Delhi. 65. Presented a paper Discussant in a National seminar organized by Faculty of Education, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi on Minority Education and Welfare, th November, 04, New Delhi. 66. Delivered Keynote address in a National Seminar on Heritage of North India with special reference to Jammu and Kashmir organized by the Deptt. Of History, University of Jammu, Jammu, in collaboration with ICHR on 2 nd December, 2004, New Delhi. 67. Presented a paper Contribution of sufis for the development of socio-cultural environment of Rajasthan, National seminar organized by Banasthali Vidyapeeth Banesthali, February, Delivered Keynote address in a National Seminar on Sufi movement in Rajasthan, organized by Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur on 25 th March, Presented a paper Hindustan Main Uloom-i-Sharqiya ke Kutub Khanon ki Virasat Ek Mutalea in a National Seminar organized by Maulana Azad Arabic and Persian Institute, Tonk. March, Presented a paper Shaikh Ali Hazeen s contribution for the development of Socio-cultural environment of Banaras. International Seminar organized by the Department of Persian, Banaras Hindu University, Varansi. March Presented a paper Farsi Katbat Par Maddai Tarikh Tarikh ka Ek Aham Maakhz. International Culture. Seminar Impact of Persian Language and Culture on India organize by the Department of Persian, AMU, Aligarh, and Chaired one session. April, Presented a paper Legacy of Ibn-i-Sina s maqulat-i-falasifa followed by Indian ulema since the second half of 16 th century. National Seminar on - Art, architecture and secular thought in Mughal India, organized by the Department of History, AMU, Aligarh, April, Presented a paper From the Revolt of 1669 to the Revolt of 1857 Mughal Jat relations: an analysis in a National Seminar on the Jats: Their Role and Contribution to the Socio economic Life and Polity of North and North West India, organized by Surajmal Institute, New Delhi, May 2005, organized by Maharaja Surajmal Institute, New Delhi and also Chaired one academic session of the seminar. 74. Presented a paper Imam Khumaini aur Iran mein Islami Jamhuriya ka Qayam. National Seminar organized by Al Quran Society on 5 th June Presented a paper Apocryphal Malfuzat: A case study of Rahatul Qulub International Seminar on Role and Contribution of Sufis in making medieval Punjab, organized by Department of History, Punjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Iran Culture House, New Delhi December, Presented a paper Delivered keynote address in a National Seminar on Social Change and religious movements A historical perspective organized by the Department of History, Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur 3 rd & 4 th January, Presented a paper Turkish Invasion on India Role of Sufis for conflict Resolution and Peace : National Seminar organized by Nat Nagar Shodh Sansthan, Sita mau, 11 th & 12 th March, Presented a paper Delivered Presidential address on Malfuzat of the Sufis of Punjab, Punjab History Conference, organized by Department of Historical Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala 18 th March, Presented a paper Delivered Key note on Historical significance of the Malfuzat of the sufis and its impact on social life in the sub continent in the International Conference on Sufism: Sufi traditions, poetry and philosophy, organized by Foundation of Saarc writers and literature, New Delhi on 20 th March, Presented a paper Amir Khusrau s Tomb: A study of its History and architectural features in an International Seminar on: Amir Khusrau: A delineator of Strong Cultural Bond of India with Afghanistan, Central Asia and Iran, organized by Department of Persian, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi on 28 th March, Presented a paper Asarus Sanadid A review of some monuments of Delhi. National Seminar on Urdu main Tarikh-Nigari ki Riwayat Sir Syed ke Hawale Se organized by Urdu Academy Delhi. March

14 82. Presented a paper Contribution of Sufis for the development of Persian language in India, during medieval period in an International Seminar organized by the Department of Persian, AMU, Aligarh, April, Presented a paper Delivered key note address in a National Seminar on State and Society in Medieval India organized by Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, AMU, Aligarh. 3-4 April Presented a paper Akbar s policy of Sulh-i-kul and its impact on Rajputana, in a National Seminar organized by Institute of Rajasthan Studies, Jaipur, 7 th & 8 th July, 2006 and Chaired one session. 85. Presented a paper The role of Sufis in the making of medieval Bihar. National Seminar organized by Khuda Bakhsh Library, Patna September, Presented a paper Delivered key note address in a National Seminar on Freedom struggle of 1857 as reflected in the Persian documents organized by the Department of History, M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Ist November, Presented a paper Asarus Sanadid A Historical Review in a International Seminar on Sir Saiyid Ahmad Khan Vision and Mission organized by Department of History, AMU, Aligarh. 5-7 November Presented a paper Maqamat-i-Muqaddisa of Qari Muhammed Taiyib A historical analysis, in an International seminar on Life and Works of Qari Muhammed Taiyib organized by Darul Uloom Deoband, Deoband,15-17 November, Presented a paper Development of Imambara architecture in India in a National Seminar on The Tradition of Azadari of Muharram in India, organized by Iran Culture House, New Delhi. 18 th & 19 th November, Presented a paper 1857 as reflected in Urdu Literature, in a National Seminar on Participation of masses in the freedom struggle, organized by Swarajya Sansthan, Bhopal November, 2006, and Chaired one academic session. 91. Delivered keynote address in a National Seminar on Perception of Rajasthan in Persian Literature organized by Maru Bhumi Shodh Sansthan, Bikaner, in collaboration with Iran Culture House and ICHR to Presented a paper Concept of Sulh-i-Kul in Persian poetry, Akbar and the monuments of Fathpur. International seminar organized by Persian Institute, AMU, Aligarh, March, Presented a paper Shams Siraj Afif s Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi as a source of monuments of Delhi. International Seminar organized by Department of Persian, AMU, Aligarh, April, Presented a paper Maulvi Mohd. Baqar, Delhi Urdu Akhbar aur National Seminar organized by Shah Waliullah Trust, New Delhi, April Presented a paper Imam Khomeni s concept of Islamic Republic as its relevance in the modern world. The second International Congress on Imam Khomeni in the realm of religion. Tehran Ist to 3 rd June, Presented a paper 1857 as reflected in Persian and Urdu documents, International Conference organized by School of History, University of Edinburgh, UK, July, Paper included in the proceedings of the Seminar. 97. Presented a paper Bahadur Shah s relations with Raja Nahar Singh in the light of his letters, in a National Seminar on 1857 organized by Suraj Mal Institute, New Delhi, August Presented a paper Monuments of Delhi and Ballabhgarh demolished by British army after 1857, in a National Seminar on 1857 organized by Suraj Mal Institute, New Delhi, August Presented a paper 1857 as reflected in Urdu document, a National Seminar organized by Department of History, Banaras Hindu University 17 th & 18 th August Participated in a panel discussion on 1857 organized by Centre of Advanced Study in History, AMU, Aligarh on Ist September Presented a paper contribution of Maulvi Mohammed Baqar, Editor of Delhi Urdu Akhbar in the freedom struggle of 1857 in a National Seminar organized by Iran Culture House, New Delhi on 8 th September Presented a paper Monuments of Haryana demolished by British army during in a National Seminar organized on 1857 and Haryana by Aiwan-i-Ghalib, New Delhi on 2 nd November

15 103. Presented a paper -India s Ist War of Independence, 1857: Ist Martyr Journalist: Maulvi Muhammed Baqar a National Seminar on Communal Unity and India s Ist War of Independence, 1857 organized by Hamidia Girls Degree College, Allahabad, November Presented a paper 1857 Urdu Dastavezat ki Roshni mein Ek Tarikhi Jaiza National Seminar organized on aur Urdu Zaban-o-Adab, organized by Department of Urdu, University of Delhi, Delhi, November Presented a paper 1857 Farsi Dastavezat ki Roshni mein in a International Seminar organized by Department of Persian, University of Delhi, 5 th and 6 th December Presented a paper Madrasa Architecture in India A case study of Madrasa-i-Alai and Hauz-i-Khas in a International Seminar on Islamic Architecture organized by Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 9 th to 11 th December Presented a paper Monuments of Delhi and Adjoining Towns Demolished by British Army during in a International Seminar organized by University of Edinburg, U.K. in collaboration with Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 14 th and 15 th December Delivered Keynote address in a National Seminar on Life and Time of Maharaja Surajmal, organized by Maharaja Surajmal Institute, New Delhi 22 nd to 23 rd December, Presented a paper as reflected through Persian documents, in a National Seminar organized by Reza Library, Rampur, 23 rd to 25 th December, Presented a paper Monuments of Delhi and Haryana demolished by British Army during in a National Seminar on 1857 Revisited organized by Department of History, University of Kurukshetra, Haryana, 16 th to 18 th January Presented a paper Role of Muslims in the economic development of India during 13 th and 18 th century in a National Seminar organized by Khaja Education Society, Gulburga, Karnataka, 10 th to 11 th February 2008, and Chaired one session Presented a paper Farsi Ghazal and its impact on Mughal Architecture organized by Persian Institute, AMU, Aligarh, February, Presented a paper Qasba Jalali A medieval town in an International Seminar organized by Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 6 th & 7 th March, Presented a paper Musafir Nama of Saiyid Jalaluddin Jahania Jahangasht Ek Mutalea in an International Seminar organized by Department of Persian, AMU, Aligarh, March Presented a paper Humanism and Universal brotherhood of Sufis and its impact on Punjab and Rajasthan during 13 th & 14 th century, National Seminar organized by Shri Guru Govind Singh Centre for Sikh Studies, Deptt. Of History, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 30 th March Presented a paper Bibi Zulekha and her role during 14 th century society, in a National Seminar organized by Iran Culture House and India International Centre, New Delhi on 28 th June, Presented a paper Role of Shabbir Ali and Gulzar Ali of Amroha during 1857, National Seminar organized by Maulana Ibadat Education Society Amroha, 28 th August Presented a paper Role of sufi women in medieval India: A case study of Bibi Zulekha, a sufi of 13 th century, in a National Seminar organized by women s college, Jodhpur 27 th & 28 th September, Presented a paper Socio cultural life of Shahjahanabad in pre & post 1857 period in a National Seminar organized by the Department of History, AMU, Aligarh on 24 th November Presented a paper Monuments of Shahjahanabad demolished by British army during in a National Seminar organized by the Department of History, AMU, Aligarh on 24 th November Presented a paper Role of Haryana during 1857 in the light of Persian documents. Seminar organized by Haryana Institute of Historical Research, Gurgaon 13 th January Presented a paper British scholars contribution for editing and translating the Persian chronicles. International seminar organized by the Department of Persian, University of Delhi, Delhi 13 th February, Presented paper Fatehpur Sikri A Fine example of Indo-Persian Architecture in an International Seminar on Indo-Iranian Heritage orgainsed by Institute of Persian Research AMU Aligarh, February,