Faculty
Dr. Aruna Mushtaq
Assistant Professor
Alliance School of Liberal Arts and Humanities
Dr. Aruna Mushtaq is a historian with a focus on India's trade history. Holding a PhD in History from Aligarh Muslim University, her research delves into India's External Trade during the 13th to 15th centuries. Her academic interests extend to various areas, including trade history, economic history, ocean studies, nationalism studies, and Medieval Indian political thought. Recognized by institutions like the Indian Council of Historical Research, her research encompasses a wide range of topics, notably India-China trade relations. As an educator in Kashmir and Bangalore, Dr. Aruna is dedicated to nurturing curiosity and critical thinking in her students. Beyond academia, she enjoys sports, having represented Jammu and Kashmir in national championships, and actively participates in cultural events. Dr. Aruna's journey exemplifies a blend of academic rigor, a commitment to teaching, and a vibrant appreciation for life's diverse experiences.
UGC-CARE List
- "Commercial Relations between India and China (AD.1200-1500)” published in Proceedings of Indian History Congress, 79th Session, Bhopal, 2018-19.
- "Sind-A Commercial and Trading Hub under Tughlaq Sultans” published in Sambodhi Indological Research Journal of L.D.I.I, Vol.44, No.1 (XVIII), 2021.
- "Role of Chinese Junks in Maritime Trade Relation between India and China (AD.1200-1500)” published in International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Vol. 10, 2022.
- "Over-Sea Trade Routes-Connecting India with the World Trading Network (C.1200-1500 AD)” published in Madhya Bharti, Vol.82, No. 4, July-December 2022.
Awards:
- Indian Council of Historical Research Fellowship (ICHR), 2017-2018.
- Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF), 2019-2021.
- Prof. P.S Gupta Memorial & Prof. J.C Jha Memorial Prize for the paper presented in the 79th Session of Indian History Congress (2018), titled “Commercial Relations Between India and China (AD.1200-1500)”.
- JKSET-2018
- NTA, NET-2019
Other Achievements:
- Represented J&K State in Softball National Championship, 2009, held at Kadappa, Andhra Pradesh.
- Represented J&K State in the Baseball National Championship, 2010, held at Madgaon, Goa.
- Represented Kashmir division in the Basketball State Championship, 2008 held at Kargil.
- Participated in the first Snow Baseball Championship, 2010, held in Gulmarg, played on snow for the first time in the world, organized by J&K Baseball Association and remained winners.
- Participated in the JK Bait Bazi Competition, 2007 and got third position, organised by Doordarshan Srinagar.
- Participated in the 11th J&K State Taekwondo Championship, 2010 and got 4th position.
- Participated in a number of Inter-District Sports and Cultural Events viz. Volleyball, Kho-Kho, Independence Day Cultural Programmes.
- Presented a paper titled “Role of Multan and its Trading Communities in Overland Trade of India during 14th Century” at 78th Session of Indian History Congress, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 2017.
- Presented a paper titled “Role of Chinese Junks in Maritime Trade Relations between India and China (AD.1200-1500)” at 29th Session of U.P History Congress, Dr. Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow, 2018.
- Presented a paper titled “Commercial Relations between India and China (AD.1200-1500”) at the 79th Session of Indian History Congress, Barkatullah University Bhopal, 26-28th Feb.2019.
- Presented a paper titled “Sind-A Commercial and Trading Hub under Tughlaq Sultans” at 7th South Asian History Conference, Punjabi University, Patiala, Nov. 2019.
- Presented a paper titled “Over-Sea Trade Routes-Connecting India with the World Trading Network (1200-1500 AD)” at 80th Session of Indian History Congress, Kannur University, Kerala, Dec.2019.
