International Virtual Symposium on ‘History of India – Theory, Methods, Practice’ at IIAS
1 min read
Shimla, 14.07.2021 – The Indian Institute of Advanced Study in collaboration with Shawnee State University, Ohio is organizing an International Virtual Symposium on ‘History of India – Theory, Methods, Practice’ on 15-16 July 2021.
In this symposium, the principles, methods and practical aspects of Indian history will be discussed. It will also highlight the shortcomings of pre-imperialist Indian history, which will focus on early, second millennium, art, anthropological and Indo-Islamic history. It is noteworthy that the foundation of Indian historiography was laid during the colonial period, which continued to dominate the history of India even after independence. As India is going to celebrate the 75th anniversary of independence, it is necessary to critically review Indian history. For this purpose, this virtual symposium is being organized by the Institute.
The Director of the Institute, Professor Makarand R. Paranjpe will deliver the welcome address on the occasion. Introductory remarks will be presented by Professor Lavanya Vaimsani from Shawnee State University who is also the convener of the symposium. Professor Dilip Chakrabarty from Cambridge University will deliver the keynote address.
PRO of IIAS, Akhilesh Pathak informed that Professor Venkata R., Dr. Nalini N. Rao, Dr. Dinyar Patel, Dr. Andre Wink, Professor Pankaj Jain, Dr. S. Mukherji, Prof. Rajvir Sharma and Dr. Shonaleeka Kaul will also participate in this symposium.
