From Shaikh-ul-Alam to contemporary politics, this essay revisits how individuals shape society in Kashmir, and where today’s leadership falls short
Rather, a researcher, writer, and student of History and Culture at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. His academic writings have been published in journals such as Asian Affairs, Asian Ethnicity (Taylor & Francis Group), and Sage.
Rather, a researcher, writer, and student of History and Culture at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. His academic writings have been published in journals such as Asian Affairs, Asian Ethnicity (Taylor & Francis Group), and Sage.
From Shaikh-ul-Alam to contemporary politics, this essay revisits how individuals shape society in Kashmir, and where today’s leadership falls short
BY Waheed Ahmad 18 January 2026
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