Itihas Divakar

April 2021

April 2021Edited by Dr. Rakesh Kumar SharmaVol. 14, Issue 1

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In This Issue

This is the April 2021 issue of 'Itihas Divakar', focusing on diverse historical topics. It includes articles analyzing the New Year festival (Navvarsh Pratipada), a comparison of creation stories in the Rigveda and Gaddi tribe folklore, the conflict between Sayyids and Kashmiris in Kashmir, the expansion of Rohilla power in India, and the role of women in the national movement. Additionally, it features pieces on the life of Wazir Ram Singh Pathania, the history of Pujarli village, and book reviews on Dr. Hedgewar and Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay.

Key Highlights

01An analysis of the scientific and universal basis of Indian time calculation, with a detailed discussion of day, month, yuga, and kalpa.
02A historical investigation into the cultural invasion of Kashmir by Sayyids and Turk-Mongols and the resulting deep-rooted conflict with Kashmiris.
03A detailed article on the significant role of socio-religious reform movements in the participation of women in the national movement.
04A description of the courageous life of the brave warrior Wazir Ram Singh Pathania, who challenged British rule even before the 1857 uprising.

Contributors

Editor: Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma
Associate Editor: Dr. Vivek Sharma
Author: Acharya Vijay; Niku Ram; Dr. Kuldeep Chand AgnihotriVice-Chancellor, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala; Dr. Naveen C. GuptaAssistant Professor, Department of History, N.A.S.P.G. College, Meerut; Dr. Ankush BhardwajAssistant Professor, Deptt. Of History, ICDEOL, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla; Rajendra Singh Sambyal; Dr. Om Prakash Sharma

Topics

Culture
Freedom Struggle
Himachal Pradesh
Indian History
Kashmir Conflict
Social Reform
Vedic Studies

About the Journal

Itihas Divakar (The Lamp of History) is our flagship quarterly research journal dedicated to illuminating the rich tapestry of Indian history. Each issue contains scholarly articles, research papers, and analyses based on authentic sources in Hindi, Sanskrit, and other Indian languages.

The journal serves as a platform for researchers and scholars to present their findings on various aspects of Indian history, culture, and civilization, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of India's glorious heritage.

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