This book, Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri as a Historian, is a milestone in the field of Indian Historiography. Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri was a distinguished scholar and academician. His Political History of Ancient India has deserved commendation from the students and scholars of India and abroad. He had reconstructed the history of ancient India through his thorough research. He had given a toe challenge to the colonial historiography. The most neglected aspect of Indian History was the historical geography which Prof. Raychaudhuri analysed vividly and opened new horizons for the scholars of the land to pursue further research in this field. His critical analysis on Indian religion, particularly on Vaishnavism, has earned him immortal fame. For his erudition, he became the member of many learned societies of India including Indian History congress and served in various capacities contributing in his own way to the growth of knowledge. This book, revealing the contributions of Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri to the historiography of India, will be indispensable for the students and teachers of Indian historiography.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Harihar Panda
Dr. Harihar Panda had his M.A. in first class with position from Utkal University in 1984. He obtained his M.Phil. Omedilist, 1986) and Ph.D. (1992) from Krukshetra University. He joined Orissa Educational Services as a Lecturer in History in 1990. He has served in different Govt. colleges of Orissa for the last fifteen years. Dr. Panda is a prolific writer. He has authored twenty textbooks including History of Orissa, Indian Culture, History of England, Indian Society and Culture, Landmarks on Indian History (Vol.1), Ancient and Medieval India, Modern India, Indian History and History of the World. He has participated in a number of International and National Seminars, symposia and conferences. Nearly one hundred and fifty of his research articles have been published in various research books, journals, newspapers and magazines. He has been falicitated by various organizations and colleges due to his erudition. He is also the member of many leading Historical organizations of the country like Indian History Congress, South Indian History Congress, Indian Art History Congress, Institute of Historical Studies and Orissa History Congress. At present he is serving as a Senior Lecturer in the P.G. Dept. of History in Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Orissa.
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