Romila Thapar
Indian Social History
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Year of Birth
1931
Nationality
IN
Field of Knowledge
History
Romila Thapar (born 30 November 1931) is an Indian historian as well as an emerita professor whose principal area of study is ancient India. She is the author of several books including the popular volume, A History of India, and is currently Professor Emerita at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi. She has been offered the Padma Bhushan award twice but has declined it both times.
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