Jadunath Sarkar
Indian historian and biographer
Born
December 10th, 1870
154 years ago
Died
May 19th, 1958
67 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
India
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Contributed significantly to the field of history, focusing primarily on the Mughal Empire. Authored several foundational texts including 'History of Aurangzeb' and 'Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire'. Served as a professor of history at the University of Calcutta, shaping the study of Indian history through rigorous methodologies. Developed a reputation as a leading scholar and critic of earlier historiography, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of India's past. Engaged in various academic pursuits and contributed to the establishment of history as a formal discipline in India.
Authored 'History of Aurangzeb'
Wrote 'Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire'
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