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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Persian was established in 1977 and stands as the sole department in the entire North East India dedicated to various aspects of the Persian language, literature, culture, history, and studies of West Asia, Central Asia, and Turkey. Beyond offering formal courses, the Department prioritizes fostering relations with the Persian-speaking world, particularly Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, and Central Asian countries. This is achieved through the organization of international seminars, symposia, and cultural exchange programs. 

Significant importance is placed on collaborative research, and the Department facilitated the admission of foreign students, especially from Iran and the Arab world, into Gauhati University. Through the diligent efforts of this department, twelve students from Iran have been admitted to pursue Ph.D. programs in various departments at Gauhati University since 2011.

 

Major Thrust Areas of Research

       1. Persian Language and Culture

       2. Classical and Modern Persian Literature

       3. Indo-Persian language and Literature

       4. Sufism and Sufistic Persian Literature

       5. Medieval Persian Historiography, Calligraphy, Art and Architecture

       6. Comparative studies in language, literature and culture

       7. Medieval Persian Inscriptions, Coins and Manuscripts

       8. Sufism and Bhaktism

       9. Persian influences in Indian languages with special reference to Assamese and Bengali

      10. Indo-Iran and central Asia cultural relations

      11. India and West Asia cultural relation

      12. Language as a means of Tourism

Developing Language Skills

Students are offered guidance in improving their skills in speaking and writing in Persian & Turkish to enable them to face the demands of competitive jobs. The faculties make efforts to build confidence in the students and develop their inner creativity through an interactive teaching-learning methodology which involves group-work, discussion and movie screening in Persian & Turkish.

1.     Five Year Integrated Masters Programme      (FYIMP)

Intake Capacity: Major=10, Minor= 10

Eligibility: Passed 10+2 any stream

 

2.     Post Graduate Programme

Intake Capacity: 15

Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline from any recognized University having 40% in Major (honors) and 45% in General Course.

3.     Ph.D.

4.     P.G. Certificate Course in Persian

Intake Capacity: 10

Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline from any recognized University having 40 % in Major (honors) and 45% in General Course.

5.     P.G. Diploma Course in Persian

Intake Capacity: 10

Eligibility: Graduates from any recognized University who have completed a six-months course in Persian

6.     1 Year P.G. Advance Diploma Course in Persian

Intake Capacity: 10

           Eligibility: Graduates from any recognized University who have completed a six-months course in Persian

Vision & Mission

The Persian language, literature, and culture have significantly enriched the language, literature, and culture of the Indian subcontinent. In recognition of this, the Department of Persian at Gauhati University is striving to maintain Persian studies in northeastern India. The department organizes numerous academic programs and envisions advancing Persian studies while exploring the contributions of Persian language, literature, and culture to the region's socio-cultural and literary landscape. Additionally, the department plans to establish a translation forum, involving both students and teachers, to translate celebrated Persian literary works into Assamese and vice versa.

Facilities

The Department has a well equipped library containing textbooks and reference books. It has also computer facilities with LAN and Wi-Fi connections.  The computers are installed with Persian software for language development. The facilities include self-learning and monitored learning modules. The department has also audio-visual system to make well acquaint the students with the modern Persian and Turkish language and culture.

Cultural Exchange Program

Our students can avail opportunity to travel to Iran and other central Asian countries for cultural exchange programmes. 

Developing Language Skills

Students are offered guidance in improving their skills in speaking and writing in Persian & Turkish to enable them to face the demands of competitive jobs. The faculties make efforts to build confidence in the students and develop their inner creativity through an interactive teaching-learning methodology which involves group-work, discussion and movie screening in Persian & Turkish.

Edited Books

1.Sufism & Neo-Vaishnavite Movement of Sankardeva in Assam: A Brif Study” in the book Sufism As a Bond of Culture Between India (N.E.), Iran, Afghanstan and Central Asia, September, 2012

2.Thoughts & Wisdom  of some Immortal Persian Poets with special reference to Sa’adi, Hafiz, Khayyam, & Rumi and Its Relevance in 21 Century AD, February, 2015

 

Conference Proceedings

1.Dialogue Between Cultures & Exchange of Knowledge and Cultural Ideas Between India, Iran, Turkey & Central Asia With Special Reference to The Sasanian And Gupta Dynasty, February, 2018,

2.Indo-Iranian Thought: A cross cultural heritage of India, Iran and Central Asia, February, 2019

3.Cultural Exchange Between India, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan and Central Asia: Contribution of Scholars, Sufis and Poets, February, 2016

 Completed Research Projects

Prof. Rekibuddin Ahmed

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Topic

Sponsorship

year

Total amount

1.

A Study of Persian in Assam

UGC, New Delhi

2004- 2007

Rs.4,85,00/-

2

Investigation and Collection of Source Materials of  Persian for the Medieval History of Assam (A.D.1206 -1682 A.D.)

ICHR, New Delhi

2008-2010

Rs.1,00,000/-

 

3

A Comparative Study of Sufi Movement & Neo-Vaisnavite  Movement  in Assam.

UGC, New Delhi

01.2.2010 -01.2.2012

Rs.7,24,080/-

4

Promotion of Ethics & Human Values

UGC, New Delhi

 

March,

2012 to February, 2014

Rs. 2,50,000/-

 

Dr. Md. Baharul Ali

1. 

Mediavel history of Assam based on Persian Sources

UGC, New Delhi

2009 to 2011

Rs. 150000/-

The Department of Persian has been organizing national and international seminars and workshop from time to time where scholars from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Bangladesh Poland, Germany and Russia have been participated. Some of them are:

National & International Seminar/Conferences

1.  A special lecture delivered by Prof. Akhlaque Ahan & Prof. Amit Dey on 15th February, 2023

2. National Seminar on “Sufism & Interfaith Dialogue to Promote Global Peace and Social Harmony”, 2022 

3. International Seminar on “Historical Silk Road and Intercultural Communication Between India, Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan & Central Asia”, 2020

4. International Seminar on “Indo-Iranian Thought: A Cross Cultural Heritage of India, Iran, & Central Asia”, 2019

5. Dialogue between Cultures & Exchange of Knowledge and Cultural Ideas between India, Iran, Turkey & Central Asia with Special reference to the Sasanian & Gupta Dynasty. (International) , February, 2018

6.  Persian & Sanskrit as Shared Heritage and Cross Cultural & Historical Connection between India & Central Asia. (International) February, 2017

7.  Cultural Exchange between India, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan and Central Asia: Contribution of Scholars, Sufis and Poets. (International) February 2016

8.  Thoughts & Wisdom of Some Persian Poets With Special Reference To Sa-adi, Hafiz, Khayyam & Rumi And Its Relevance In The 21st Century AD. (International) February 2015


9.  Historical, Civilizational & Cultural (Indo-Persian) Relations of India, Iran & Central Asia: Centuries of Continuity. (International) February 2014


10.  Ethics in Persian Poetry With Special Reference to the Mathnavi of Jalaluddin Rumi (International), February 2013


11.  21st Century & Relevance on Ethics & Value Education, March, 2013

12. Indo-Iranian Heritage In The Context of Sufism As A Bond of Culture & Tourism Between India (NE) - Iran-Afghanistan, Turkey, & Central Asia, February 2012


13. Indo-Arab-Iran Relations to Promote Cooperation In Language, Literature & Culture (International), February 2009


14.  Iqbal & His Philosophy with Special Reference to the Self (Khudi) Depicted in Asrar-e-Khudi (Secrets of the self) (National), August 2008


15.  Ethical & Moral Values of the Mathnavi of Jalaluddin Rumi (To commemorate the 800th birth anniversary of the great poet Jalaluddin Rumi (International), March 2007


16.  Medieval History of Assam Through Persian Sources (National), March 2006


17.  Problems & Prospects of Persian Studies in India (National), October 2005


18.  Impact of Persian on Assamese Language (Regional), March 2001

Workshop:

1.  21st Century: Challenges of Human Rights & Moral values, 19th to 23rd October, 2009

 

Refresher Course:

Hosted the first Regional Refresher Course in Persian, Sponsored by Iran Culture House, New Delhi. 27th Sept to 6th Oct. 2004

 

1st Prize in Clean Campus Competition, Varsity Week, Gauhati University

Contact Details: 

Department of Persian

Gauhati University

Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar,

Jalukbari, Guwahati-14

Email: persian@gauhati.ac.in

Contact No: 9864108174

M.A. in Persian (CBCS) Syllabus. For more details: web.gauhati.ac.in/syllabus/home/postgraduate-cbcs/persian

B.A. in persian Syllabus. For more details: web.gauhati.ac.in/syllabus/home/undergraduate-courses/tdc-in-persian-major

Ph.D. Course Works Syllabus. (Hyperlink awaited)

P.G. Certificate in persian Syllabus. (Hyperlink awaited)

P.G. Diploma in Persian Syllabus. (Hyperlink awaited)

Advance Diploma in Turkish. (Hyperlink awaited)

How to find us

The Department of Persian is located in an Assam-type house that is situated to the south of the Main Arts Building, along its left wing. It can be reached from the northern entrance of the Main Arts Building or alternatively, from the path leading from the eastern end of the building.

 

Professor
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    Rekibuddin Ahmed    Head of the Department

    MA (JNU) PhD (JMI)

    Modern Persian poetry

    rekibuddin[at]gauhati[dot]ac[dot]in


Assistant Professor
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    Baharul Ali

    MA (JNU) PhD (Gauhati) MPhil (JNU)

    Indo-Persian Literature

    baharulgu[at]gauhati[dot]ac[dot]in


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    Owahedur Zaman

    MA (JNU) MPhil (JNU) PhD (JNU)

    Sufism and Modern Persian language

    zamangu[at]gauhati[dot]ac[dot]in


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