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The History Society of Ashoka University aims to create an academic and non-academic space for historical discourse and thinking.

13/04/2021

The ASP students of the History department will be presenting their ASP thesis, tomorrow and Friday between 1:30- 3:00 pm. Hope to see many of you there!

Surabhi Sanghi Pratiti Pratiti Revanth Ukkalam will be presenting tomorrow.

Link for tomorrow: https://zoom.us/j/96716141675?pwd=SFhySGcvL3lQSUY5WVhCa0IydnQzUT09

Rohini Sharma, Joydip Chatterjee, Saumya Malhotra and Sambhab Kumar will be presenting on Friday.

Link for Friday: https://zoom.us/j/99429711720?pwd=WWRtRWRjbk8wRlZyQ0hZaENTNFRaUT09

04/12/2020

The History Society and the History Department are organising a Teaching Fellows Research Colloquium on the 5th and 7th of December, and we cordially invite all of you for the same.

The link for the 5th of December is https://zoom.us/j/97520947241?pwd=Z3RTL2ZoMFc0VjEyQlZ5K1pldGlYZz09.
The link for the 7th of December is https://zoom.us/j/93064600922?pwd=NWM5UzRya3E3ejFTZDJZY2tEUFU5Zz09.

Ashoka University Department of History, Ashoka University
Academic Affairs Ministry, Ashoka University

19/11/2019

Gauhar Jaan (born 1873) was an eminent member of the Tawaif community of Armenian descent. Born in Azamgarh, Gauhar Jaan performed in both Banaras and Calcutta, specialising as well as popularising the forms of the ghazal, dadra and thumri. She recorded more than 600 songs in a period of 20 years between 1902 to 1920 over a vast plethora of languages.

Post and caption by Akshaj Awasthi, Undergraduate Class of 2021.

06/11/2019

Zareena Begum, a respected resident of Shiraz-i-Hind, Lucknow was a disciple of the great Begum Akhtar. She spent a good proportion of her life singing in royal courts in the Doab region of Awadh and larger Uttar Pradesh, the Rohilla rulers of Rampur being particularly fond of her. Spending her last days in penury out of her house in Aminabad, the Begum passed away in 2018 at the age of 88. She was the last scion of the tradition of court singing in Awadh, and the tawaif community at large.

Post and caption by Akshaj Awasthi, Undergraduate Class of 2021.

01/09/2019

Art forms, across space and time, influence our collective history as well as point us towards important facets of the past. Indian art forms, which are not by any means bound to the few that we have exhibited, are rich in detail, artistic style and history. Make your way to AC 02 003 and 004 to check out our exhibition!

31/08/2019

The art form prominent in the royal states of Rajasthan, Rajput painting is an umbrella term for eight different schools of painting, many of which display deep influence of Mughal art. Phad, which literally translates to ‘fold’, is a type of scroll painting that narrates elaborate religious stories of local deities and gods. Mandana paintings are one of the oldest tribal art forms, created by the Meena tribe in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Usually painted by women on the floors and walls of mud huts during festivals and ceremonies, the paintings are intended as auspicious symbols that ward off evil and welcome the blessings of gods.

30/08/2019

Mughal art and architecture are amongst the most celebrated art forms in India, especially Mughal miniatures. A derivative of Persian art tradition with Hindu, Buddhist and Jain influences, Mughal art flourished under the patronage of ruling Mughal emperors.
Pahari is the name given to Rajput paintings from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. This particular art form fuses Hindu mythology, the folk art of the local hills and Mughal miniature techniques. A tribal art that is found mostly in the North Sahyadri Range in India, Warli paintings are made using basic materials for painting like rice paste with water and gum for the white paint and a bamboo stick that has been chewed on that serves as a brush. They usually portray scenes of hunting, fishing, farming and so on.

26/08/2019

Please come and see our exhibition in AC02-003 and 004!
From the southern region of India, these art forms have held their significance over the centuries. Kalamkari, from Andhra Pradesh, is a method of hand printing textiles that is now celebrated on runways. Thanjavur, or Tanjore paintings have a rich history in Tamil Nadu and are famous for their colours and gold foil overlays. Mysore paintings from Karnataka are similar, but renowned for the more delicate patterns, colours, and Gesso work.
@ Ashoka University History and Heritage Society

25/08/2019

These paintings are examples of Madhubani art which is practiced in Bihar, Kalighat painting from Kolkata and the Pattachitra style from Orissa. The paintings showcase diverse methods and deal with different themes. The first was traditionally practiced by women and made on walls of homes to decorate them. Pattachitra often had religious undertones and adorned temple walls. Kalighat painting, on the other hand, tried to capture a changing social milieu.
@ Ashoka University

06/08/2019

Yesterday, the Government of India passed bills in the Parliament with the aim of abrogating Articles 370 and 35A of Constitution, which granted Special Privileges to the State of Jammu and Kashmir. A Bill was also moved to reorganize the territorial status of the State into, Two Union Territories.
As a result, we bring to you this special post on the History of Kashmir and explaining the origins of Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution.

10/07/2019

This weekend the Ashoka History Society organised a Heritage Walk led by the President of the Society, Pratiti for the Visiting Scholars Program. Items on the itinerary included the Rajghat Memorial. Keep your eyes peeled for more!

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