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Dr. Ajaz Hussain Shah is an Indian assistant professor specializing in Urdu, currently serving in Rajouri. He has been active in academia since 2015 and holds advanced degrees including M.Phil and Ph.D. He is also an Urdu scholar, researcher and author, serving as Assistant Professor of Urdu at Government Postgraduate College Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, with academic and literary interests spanning Urdu literature, literary criticism, Urdu journalism, translation studies, and humour and satire.
Early Life
Dr. Ajaz Hussain Shah was born in Village Kallar Kattal, Tehsil Surankote of District Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. He received his early education at various schools in and around his native village, completing his matriculation from Government High School Lathoong and his Higher Secondary education from Government Higher Secondary School (Boys) Surankote.
Education
Dr. Ajaz Hussain Shah completed his M.Phil and Ph.D degrees. He has also qualified NET JRF and SET examinations. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Government Degree College Poonch, after which he joined the Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, for higher studies, where he obtained his Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Urdu.
Career
He performed as an assistant professor on academic arrangement continuously in the Department of Urdu from 2015 to 2022. In 2022, he was selected as a permanent assistant professor, with his first appointment at Govt. Degree Budhal where he served for two years. Currently, he has been serving at Govt. PG College Rajouri for three years. Dr. Shah has authored ten books and published 40 research papers and articles.
He began his teaching career when he joined the Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, as an Assistant Professor on a contractual basis, remaining associated with the department until 2022 while teaching Urdu and participating in academic and research activities. In April 2022, he was appointed as a Permanent Assistant Professor in Higher Education and joined Government Degree College Budhal, serving there for approximately two years before being transferred to Government Postgraduate College Rajouri, where he has since continued serving as an Assistant Professor of Urdu. Alongside teaching, he has remained involved in literary research, academic writing, seminars, conferences, and other scholarly activities.
Literary and Research Work
Dr. Ajaz Hussain Shah has authored ten books on different aspects of Urdu language and literature, with publications covering Urdu journalism, literary criticism, translation, humour and satire, and Urdu literary studies. Among his notable works are:
- Urdu Sahafat: Simt-o-Raftar
- Tahseen-e-Adab
- Urdu Tarjuma Nigari: Fann, Riwayat aur Usool
- Urdu Adab Mein Tanz-o-Mizah
- Kulliyat-e-Arsh Ma'a Dibaacha
He has also written research papers published in reputed literary and research journals at the national level, addressing various aspects of Urdu literature and its associated disciplines.
Academic Participation
Dr. Ajaz Hussain Shah has participated in numerous seminars, conferences, symposia, and other academic forums, presenting research papers on subjects relating to Urdu language, literature, criticism, journalism, translation, and literary studies. His academic activities combine teaching with research and literary writing, and he continues to contribute to Urdu studies through his publications and participation in scholarly forums.