Muscat [Oman], India's eight-month long prestigious 'Mandvi to Muscat' lecture series concluded with a lecture raising awareness about the contribution of the Indian community in strengthening India-Oman relations. The historical lecture series 'Mandvi to Muscat: Indians' organized by the Embassy of India in Muscat to 'Community and Share History of India and Oman' concluded on Wednesday. Notably, the 'Mandvi to Muscat' lecture series is in line with and inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of active and sustained engagement with the Indian diaspora communities spread across the world. The lecture series has helped to make a meaningful contribution in promoting a better understanding of the history of the Indian community in Oman, moreover, it has enabled a better appreciation of their role in strengthening the special bilateral relations between the two countries.
The event, held at the Mahajan Recreation Center in Wadi Al Kabir, was attended by over 300 people, including dignitaries, scholars and prominent members of the Omani Indian and Indian-Omani communities.The final lecture was delivered by Professor Dr. Kelvin Allen of America, an eminent authority on the subject.
Allen's lecture provided a bird's-eye view of the rich history of the diaspora in Oman, from prehistoric times to the modern era, from ancient trade routes to contemporary collaboration. Dr. Allen discussed cultural exchanges, people-to-people ties And explained in detail about social relations. -Economic interactions that have shaped close ties between the two countries. Additionally, Harshendu Shah traces the development of Indian schools in Oman and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardee Kiran Asher presents a detailed description of Oman's Hindu temples, highlighting the inclusive ethos of Omani society. Additionally, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award recipient P Mohammed Ali shared touching anecdotes of his inspiring journey during the modern renaissance in Oman, while Dharmin Ved provided insight into the illustrious history of the Ved family, encompassing people-to-people ties between India and Oman. Stories of deep relationships were included.B Mani, Director General of the National Museum, New Delhi, Secretary General of the National Museum of Oman, Jamal Al-Mousawi, Chairman of the Oman Historical Association, Sayyid Noah bin Mohammed Al Busaidi, Advisor on Foreign Trade and International Cooperation, Ministry of Commerce, Pankaj Khimji.
Amit Narang, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, in his address underlined the importance of the 'Mandvi to Muscat' series in raising awareness about the contribution of the Indian community in strengthening India-Oman relations. He further emphasized that all the papers presented during the lecture series will be compiled and published in a book. The lecture series was inaugurated by Minister of State for External Affairs Muraleedharan on October 19, 2023, and the event concluded on May 1, culminating the 8-month visit. Provides rich insight into the historical relations between the two countries
In addition, the lecture series was also attended by eminent academic historians and anthropologists from Oman, India, the US and the UAE, including M Reda Bhakar, a renowned scholar from Oman; Chhaya Goswami, historian of the Western Indian Ocean from India; Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council; Professor James Onley, historian at the US University of Sharjah; Sandhya Rao Mehta, Associate Professor at Sultan Qaboo University; and Swagat Pani, a US-based anthropological historian.Additionally, the family histories of the Ratansi Purushottam, Khimji Ramdas Naranji Hirji, Lakhu Ved, Toprani and Shah Nagardas families were narrated by the latest generations of these houses.
In more modern times, the experiences of Syed Mohammad Rafay of Bihar and Mohammad Ali of Kerala were presented.
The event, held at the Mahajan Recreation Center in Wadi Al Kabir, was attended by over 300 people, including dignitaries, scholars and prominent members of the Omani Indian and Indian-Omani communities.The final lecture was delivered by Professor Dr. Kelvin Allen of America, an eminent authority on the subject.
Allen's lecture provided a bird's-eye view of the rich history of the diaspora in Oman, from prehistoric times to the modern era, from ancient trade routes to contemporary collaboration. Dr. Allen discussed cultural exchanges, people-to-people ties And explained in detail about social relations. -Economic interactions that have shaped close ties between the two countries. Additionally, Harshendu Shah traces the development of Indian schools in Oman and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardee Kiran Asher presents a detailed description of Oman's Hindu temples, highlighting the inclusive ethos of Omani society. Additionally, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award recipient P Mohammed Ali shared touching anecdotes of his inspiring journey during the modern renaissance in Oman, while Dharmin Ved provided insight into the illustrious history of the Ved family, encompassing people-to-people ties between India and Oman. Stories of deep relationships were included.B Mani, Director General of the National Museum, New Delhi, Secretary General of the National Museum of Oman, Jamal Al-Mousawi, Chairman of the Oman Historical Association, Sayyid Noah bin Mohammed Al Busaidi, Advisor on Foreign Trade and International Cooperation, Ministry of Commerce, Pankaj Khimji.
Amit Narang, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, in his address underlined the importance of the 'Mandvi to Muscat' series in raising awareness about the contribution of the Indian community in strengthening India-Oman relations. He further emphasized that all the papers presented during the lecture series will be compiled and published in a book. The lecture series was inaugurated by Minister of State for External Affairs Muraleedharan on October 19, 2023, and the event concluded on May 1, culminating the 8-month visit. Provides rich insight into the historical relations between the two countries
In addition, the lecture series was also attended by eminent academic historians and anthropologists from Oman, India, the US and the UAE, including M Reda Bhakar, a renowned scholar from Oman; Chhaya Goswami, historian of the Western Indian Ocean from India; Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council; Professor James Onley, historian at the US University of Sharjah; Sandhya Rao Mehta, Associate Professor at Sultan Qaboo University; and Swagat Pani, a US-based anthropological historian.Additionally, the family histories of the Ratansi Purushottam, Khimji Ramdas Naranji Hirji, Lakhu Ved, Toprani and Shah Nagardas families were narrated by the latest generations of these houses.
In more modern times, the experiences of Syed Mohammad Rafay of Bihar and Mohammad Ali of Kerala were presented.
