SOCIO-RELIGIOUS TRANSFORMATION IN THE AREA OF SHAKAR-CHIKTAN BLOCK KARGIL LADAKH IN THE ERA OF LATE SHEIKH ALI AMIR

Author Name: 1. Mr. Mohammed Nasirul Mehdi Shabani 2. Dr Imtiyaz Ali Kharpa 3.Gulzar Hussain

Volume/Issue: 07/02

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2026-58264999/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Assistant Professor Commerce, Govt. Degree College, Drass, Ladakh, India.
2. Research Scholar, Govt. Degree College, Drass, Ladakh, India.
3. Assistant Professor History, Govt. Degree College, Kargil, India.

ABSTRACT

Ladakh is a land of two major religious groups Buddhism and Islam. The followers of the religions are divided into various groups and identities, for a reason Ladakh is heterogeneous and often communal flare-ups and rigidities in the name of religion gripple normalcy .However, the divide is not the only story. This paper explores Shaikh Ali Amir's transformative impact on the Stakchey Khangral community in Kargil Ladakh. Transcending religious bias, Shaikh Ali Amir advocated for harmonious living by integrating Islamic principles with local customs. His reforms touched daily life, from rituals to environmental stewardship, fostering mutual understanding among Buddhist and Muslim communities. Shaikh Ali Amir's legacy endures through lasting behavioural changes and a collective ethos of cooperation. This study highlights the dynamic interplay of religion, culture, and social dynamics, offering insights into the possibilities of community development. This paper reflects on the power of individual agency in effecting positive change and fostering inclusive societies.

Key words: Kargil-Ladakh, Harmony, Tabligh, Islam, Buddhism, Custom, Tradition and Coexistence