Basudev Chatterji

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Prof. Basudev Chatterji (1949–8 June 2017) was a historian,[1] writer and professor of History at the University of Delhi. He also held a position of Reader at the University of Hyderabad and a visiting professorship of history at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. He was the 20th chair person of the Indian Council of Historical Research from 20 May 2011 – 19 May 2014.[2]

Early education[]

  • Bachelor Of Arts 1968, St Stephens College, Delhi; Post-graduate 1970, St Stephens College, Delhi; PhD (History) 1978, The University of Cambridge.[3]

Career[]

He was a recipient of the commonwealth scholarship award for 1973–78. He attended the University of Cambridge from 1973���78 and received his PhD in 1978 in history. He was one of 24 scholars who advised the University of Cambridge on strategic engagement with India as part of the Vice-Chancellor's Circle of Advisors.[4]

He was a sitar player, having been trained by Pandit Uma Shankar Mishra, who was himself a disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar.[5]

He has published several books including "Towards Freedom: Documents on the Movement for Independence in India"[6] and "Trade, Tariffs and Empire: Lancashire and British Policy in India, 1919–1939".[7]

References[]

  1. ^ "Dibrugarh University mourns the demise of Professor Basudev Chatterji - Dibrugarh University". dibru.ac.in. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
  2. ^ "Noted historian, former ICHR chairman Basudev Chatterji passes away". Hindustan Times. 2017-06-09. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
  3. ^ "University of Delhi Faculty Details" (PDF).
  4. ^ "24 senior Indian figures to advise University of Cambridge". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
  5. ^ "Three deaths". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
  6. ^ "Towards Freedom 1938: Documents on the Movement for Independence in India: Documents on the Movement for Independence in India 1938 (Towards Freedom Series): Amazon.co.uk: Basudev Chatterji: 9780195644494: Kindle Store". www.amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
  7. ^ "Basudev Chatterji". www.amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
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