Faculty Details
Shachi Meena

Shachi Meena

Assistant Professor

Email: shachimeena.history@rla.du.ac.in

Contact: 8527818389

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Educational Qualifications
S.No. Qualification University / Institution Year
1 Ph.D Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 2020
2 M.Phil Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi 2010
3 MA/MSc. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 2007
Industry/Permanent/Temporary/Contractual/Adhoc Teaching Experience
Sr.No. Post Institution Duration Type
1 Assistant Professor (History) Ram Lal Anand College 7th Jan 2016 till date
2 Assistant Professor (History) Satyawati Colelge (Eve) 2015-16
3 Assistant Professor (History) Sri Venkateswara College 2014-15
4 Assistant Professor (History) Rajdhani College 2013-14
5 Assistant Professor (History) Regional College, Ajmer 2012-13
Administrative Assignments
• Co-convener SPICMACY

•  Member WWAC 

• Member, admission Counseling Committee 

• Deputy PIO, RLA
Area Of Interests/Specialization
• Medieval Indian History

• Travel and History

• Impact of Ecology and polity on Travel and Travelling parties

• Gender and Cinema
Subjects Taught
• History of India 1200-1500

• History of India 750-850

• History of Urbanism and Urbanization in Indian History

• Gender in Indian History

• Delhi Through Ages
Journal Publications
• Meena, Shachi. The Mughals and their Mercantile Intervention during 17th Century, JIGYASA, Vol. 12, Feb 2019, ISSN 0974-7648, PP 1017-1024.

• Meena, Shachi. The Dynamic Cohesion of the Mughals and the Traders in the Altering Political Scenario, Adhigam, Vol. 15, June 2020, ISSN 2394-773X, pp 111-18.

• Meena, Shachi. Porters and Palanquin Carriers in India in 17th Century traveler's account, Adhigam, Vol. 29, December 2023, ISSN 2394-773X.

• Meena, Shachi. Emergence of Rajput States in Northern India: Socio-Economic Foundations, Unit 6, History of India c. 300 to 1200, SOL DU material. Link

• Meena, Shachi. Recounting travels in difficult times: observations of Gemelli Careri, Medieval Deccan; an era of transition, ed. Umesh Ashok Kadam, Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius, 2020, ISBN: 978-620-0-50053-3, pp 102-108.
Chapters in books and e-chapters(Published)
• Meena, Shachi. Recounting travels in difficult times: observations od Gemelli careri, Medival Deccan; an era of transition, ed. Umesh Ashok Kadam, Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius, 2020, ISBN: 978-620-0-50053-3, pp102-108.
Conference Oraganization /Presentations
• Presented a paper titled "Purifying Body and Soul to Pleasure: A Historical Perspective on Food Consumption" in an International Conference on "Cultures in Transformation: A sub continental Experience" organized by Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College (DU) in collaboration with Northern Region Centre, ICSSR, 1st and 2nd March 2024.

• Presented a paper, entitled "Women of Lamhe", in an International Interdisciplinary two day conference on "Indian Cinema and women" held at Canacona, Goa on 3rd and 4th February 2017, organized by Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts and Commerce, Goa.

• Presented a paper, entitled "Double displaced: decoding the life of a medieval European expat traveler Bernier and his living condition in India", in an International Interdisciplinary two day conference on "Tourism and fusion of culture" organized by Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Commerce, Goa, on 10th and 11th May 2016.

• "Culture as Tool of Identity" in National Seminar on Marginal Societies in Rajasthan (March 30-31, 2015), Dept. of History, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, Rajasthan.

• Coordinated in organizing an International Conference on "Cultures in Transformation: A sub continental Experience" organized by Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College (DU) in collaboration with Northern Region Centre, ICSSR, 1st and 2nd March 2024.

• Coordinated in an add-on certificate course on "Public Policy" by Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College 2022.

• Co-convener of Add-on certificate course on "Heritage and Tourism Management" by Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College, 2018.

• Organised a National Seminar on "Indian Cultures: Traditions and Practices (Recent Reflection)", Dept. of History, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, on March 16, 2018.

• As convener of Eco Club, organized a Seminar on "Globalization, emerging trends and Environmental Issues" on 22nd February, 2018.

• As convener of Eco Club, organized a Seminar on "Nurturing Ecology: Human Practices and Conservation" on 27th September 2017 in Ram Lal Anand College.

• As coordinator of WWAC, organized a 5-day Self-Defence workshop from 18th September to 22nd September 2017 at Ram Lal Anand College.

• Workshop National Workshop on Language Pedagogy 16-20 March, 2015, organized by Department of Education in Languages, NCERT.

• Participated in the 117th four-week Orientation Programme organized by the UGC-HRDC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi from 15th February to 16th March 2017.

• Participated in Refresher course in History held from 11th July 2022 to 23rd July 2022, organized by HRDC, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

• Participated in online one-week faculty development programme on "Advanced Pedagogical Techniques" held from 9-15th January 2023, organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under PMMMNMTT.

• Participated in online one-week faculty development programme on "Babasaheb Ambedkar & His Visionary India: from perception to inception" held from 27th February to 5th March 2023, organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under PMMMNMTT.
Presentations: International:

• Presented a paper titled “Purifying Body and Soul to Pleasure: A Historical Perspective on Food Consumption” in an International Conference on “Cultures in Transformation: A sub continental Experience” Organized by Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College (DU) in collaboration with Northern Region Centre, Indian Council for Social Science Research.

•   Presented a paper, entitled “Women of Lamhe”, in an International Interdisciplinary two day conference On “Indian Cinema and women” held at Canacona, Goa on 3rd and 4th February 2017, organized by Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts and Commerce, Goa (affiliated to University of Goa). 

•  Presented a paper, entitled “Double displaced: decoding the life of a medieval European expat traveler Bernier and his living condition in India”, in an International Interdisciplinary two day conference on “Tourism and fusion of culture” organized by Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Commerce, Goa (affiliated by university of Goa) on 10th and 11th May, 2016.
Presentations: National 

• Culture as Tool of Identity” in National Seminar on Marginal Societies in Rajasthan (March 30- 31, 2015), Dept. of History, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Awards and Distinctions
UGC-NET_JRF 2007
Other Information
Conducted various Heritage walks in Delhi for college and other institutions from time to time,