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Itihas Divakar

July 2017

July 2017Edited by Dr. Vidya Chand ThakurVol. 10, Issue 2
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In This Issue

This publication, the July 2017 issue of 'Itihas Divakar', features special articles on the life of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and his philosophy of Integral Humanism, marking his birth centenary year. Other major topics include the contribution of Hindi litterateurs in popularizing history during the colonial period, an analysis of the historical situation of Jammu & Kashmir and Maharaja Hari Singh, the humanity of Maharshi Vasishtha, the governance system of the Pangi Valley, and a Himachali folk tale 'Chano-Bano'. The journal also presents a dialogue on historiography.

Key Highlights

  • 01An in-depth analysis of the life of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and his philosophy of 'Integral Humanism' on the occasion of his birth centenary.
  • 02An investigation into the complex historical events related to the accession of Jammu and Kashmir and the role of Maharaja Hari Singh.
  • 03A significant article on the contribution of Hindi litterateurs in bringing history to the common people in colonial India.
  • 04Documentation of the unique governance system of Pangi Valley in Himachal Pradesh and local folk tales like 'Chano-Bano'.

Contributors

Mentor
Dr. Shivaji Singh
Irvin Khanna
Guide
Chetram
Editor
Dr. Vidya Chand Thakur
Associate Editor
Chetram Garg
Editing Support
Dr. Ramesh Sharma
Dr. Om Prakash Sharma
Typesetting and Layout
Ravi Thakur
Author
Chetram Garg
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Dubey
Dr. Kuldeep Chand AgnihotriVice-Chancellor, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala
Shri Mukundray V. Parasharya
Hira Lal Thakur
Krishna Chand Mahadevia
Prof. Rakesh Kumar Sharma

Topics

  • Folk Literature
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Historiography
  • History
  • Integral Humanism
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay

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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