Bipan Chandra

Indian historian and academic

Bipan Chandra - Indian historian and academic
Born

1928
97 years ago

Died

August 30th, 2014
11 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

India

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An influential historian and academic, focused primarily on modern Indian history. Contributed extensively to the fields of nationalism and the freedom struggle in India. Worked as a professor at various esteemed institutions, including Jawaharlal Nehru University. Published numerous books, including 'India's Struggle for Independence', which analyzed the socio-political landscape of colonial India. Engaged in the development of critical historiography in India.

Authored 'India's Struggle for Independence'

Advanced studies in modern Indian history

Served as a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University

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