New Delhi, March 1: Noted author and researcher Khwaja Farooq Renzushah Saturday delivered a keynote address on Kashmir’s spirituality and environmental heritage at Delhi University’s Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CDPHE).
The event, attended by academicians, scholars, and researchers, explored Kashmir’s rich history of interfaith harmony and ecological consciousness. Renzushah, author of the research-based book “Sultana Kota Rani Reshi – Queen of Kashmir”, emphasised the role of Sultana Kota Rani in shaping Kashmir’s spiritual and cultural identity. He highlighted how the region, during its Renaissance, served as a melting pot of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, fostering unity and intellectual growth. Director of CDPHE and head of Vishugram, Geeta Singh, lauded Renzushah for showcasing Kashmir’s historical grandeur through his 22 books. She stressed that his research brings to light the region’s unique spiritual and cultural fabric, which once ensured peaceful coexistence among different faiths. During his visit to Delhi, Renzushah also met NCERT Director Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani, who appreciated his work on Sultana Kota Rani’s role in preserving Kashmir’s civilisation. Prof. Saklani noted that such research is crucial in understanding Kashmir’s historical resilience and its message of unity. Renzushah later paid homage at the revered shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya (RA), where Sajjadah Nasheen Syed Ajmal Nizami commended his scholarly contributions. Recognising the spiritual significance of Sultana Kota Rani, the gathering offered prayers and showered flowers at the holy Roza Sharif, honouring the Sufi legacy of Delhi and Kashmir. The event marked an important step in reviving Kashmir’s forgotten history, reinforcing its identity as a land of spirituality, scholarship, and ecological wisdom.
