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Historiography : Indian Tradition

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science

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Topics in Historiography : Indian Tradition

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Ancient Period Indian Historiography

  • Oral traditions preserved memories of great deeds and social transitions through recitals
  • Harappan seals show Indians mastered writing by 3rd millennium BCE, but script remains undeciphered
  • Earliest written historical documents are Ashoka's edicts (3rd century BCE) on rocks and pillars
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Medieval Period Indian Historiography

  • Kalhana's 'Rajtarangini' (12th century CE) represents modern historiographical approach
  • Kalhana used critical examination of sources including inscriptions, coins, monuments, and local traditions
  • Muslim court historians influenced by Arabic and Persian historiography
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Modern Period Indian Historiography

  • Archaeological exploration began under British rule with Sir Alexander Cunningham as first Director General
  • Harappan Civilization discovered during Sir John Marshall's tenure
  • Discovery extended Indian history to 3rd millennium BCE or earlier
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Various Ideological Frameworks

  • Colonial Historiography: British officers and missionaries wrote to justify colonial rule
  • Orientalist Historiography: European scholars studied Eastern civilizations with admiration
  • Sir William Jones founded Asiatic Society in Kolkata (1784)

Key Concepts

In ancient IndiaMedieval period saw the influenceBritish officers and missionaries wrote IndianEuropean scholars who admired Eastern civilizationsIndian historians trained in British education

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