Journal of Indian History

About the Journal

The story of the Journal of Indian History begins in 1921-22 with Sir Shafaat Ahmad Khan, Professor of Modern History, University of Allahabad, round, about the time the Harappan civilisation was ‘discovered’. Shafaat Ahmad Khan started it, published the first 3 volumes and handed it over to the University of Madras. Dr. Sakkottai Krishnaswamy Aiyangar edited volumes upto 24. Sir C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar, the then Dewan of the erstwhile Travancore, and first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Travancore (which became the University of Kerala in 1957) purchased the journal from the University of Madras. The Dewan bought the journal to the city to boost the stature of the University of Travancore, est. in 1937.

Aims of the Journal

Journal of Indian History aims to publish high-quality, original research articles in the field of history. The research articles should contribute to the existing body of knowledge and advance the understanding of historical events, people, or societies. The journal also aims to serve as a repository of historical research. By publishing research articles, the journal contributes to the preservation and archiving of historical knowledge for future generations of researchers and historians. Depending upon the contemporary relevance the Journal of Indian History also publish special issues from time to time.

Call for Research Papers

Attention historians and scholars!

We are excited to announce a call for research papers for our upcoming issue of Journal of Indian History, a leading academic journal in the field of history.

We welcome original research articles that explore a wide range of historical topics and themes, including but not limited to political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history. Our journal promotes interdisciplinary research and encourages submissions that address the intersection of history with other fields of study.

Latest Issue

JIH 2022

Women, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing Historiographies of Colonial India

Charu Gupta

Senior Professor, Department of History, University of Delhi

Indian Traditional Knowledge on Environmental Conservation: A Study

Arya Kumari S. R.

PhD Research Scholar, Department of History, Annamalai University, Chidambaram

Legislative Framework for Curbing Child Marriages in Indian Society: A Critique

Dr. Money Veena V.R.

Assistant Professor, Government Law College, Vanchiyoor P.O., Trivandrum-695035

Intellectuals, Modernity and Social reform: Locating Roots of Communal Politics in India

Nandanakrishnan G. S

Assistant Professor, Department of History, St. Thomas College, Palai

Scrutinizing William Wedderburn’s Contribution as a Reformist in India

Shreya Singh

Assistant Professor, Department of History, Patna Women’s College

Personalities, History and Nation-Building: A Fresh Look on the Historiography of South India in Modern Times

Anjashi Sarkar

Ph D. Research Scholar in History, Department of History, Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi

Intellectual Traditions in Delhi during Seventeenth Century: Madrasa of Ghaziuddin Khan, A General in the Army of Aurangzeb

Dr. Sana Aziz

Assistant Professor, CAS, Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University

Siddis in India: The Unexplored Legacy of Africa’s Diaspora

Arun P. S

Research Scholar, Department of History,University of Kerala

The Portuguse Cartaz Sysytem in the Maritime Trade at Canannore

Dr. Jobi John

Assistant Professor, Pavanatma College, Murickassery, Idukki

Sir Shafaat Ahmad Khan and Journal of Indian History

Dr. P. Jinimon

Assistant Professor, Department of History, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

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Dr. Safeed R

Guest Faculty, Department of History, Mannaniya College of Arts and Science, Kallara, Pangode, Thiruvananthapuram

Terminologies on Eunuch-Hood in Hinduism, Islamic and Abrahamic Traditions in India

Libina M. H

Department of History, Research Scholar, University Of Kerala, Kariavattom

Social Forestry in Kerala: Concept, Purpose and Practice

Dr. Shaji A

Professor of History, University of Kerala, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram &

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Dr. Sajeer S

Assistant Professor of History, Iqbal College, Peringamala, Thiruvananthapuram

Call for Papers for Volume: XCXI – Part I - 2024

Editorial Board

EDITOR

EDITORIAL BOARD

Professor Aditya Mukherjee, Professor (Retd.), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Professor Mridula Mukherjee, Professor (Retd.), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Anne Tjerkje Gerritsen, Professor, Department of History, University of Warwick, Caventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom ( Chair of Asian Art, Leiden Institute for Area Studies & Leiden University Centre for Arts and Society, Leiden University, 2311 ST Leiden, Netherlands)
Lennart Bes, Professor, Institute for History, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9515, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands
Professor N. Rajendran, Vice Chancellor, Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu (Retd.), Professor & Head, Department of History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
Prof. S. Srinath, Professor Head, Department of History (Retd.), Kakaiya University, Warangal, Telengana State
Prof. B. Sobhanan, Professor & Head (Retd.), Department of History, University of Kerala
Prof. Suresh Jnaneswaran, Professor & Head (Retd.), Department of History, University of Kerala
Prof. (Dr.) Lokesh K.M., Professor, Department of History Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri-574199
Dr. M. Desayar, Senior Professor & Head (Retd), Department of History, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Aradhana, Keezhuvilai, Nattalam. P.O, Kaniyakumari District
Dr. P. Sanal Mohan, Professor, School of Social Sciences(Retd.), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Dr. I. Sarkar, Professor of Modern History, North Bengal University, Darjeeling, West Bengal.Pin:734013
Dr. N. Sheik Masthan, Professor of History, Bangalore University, Bangalore
Prof. Atul Tripathi, Professor & Head, Department of History of Art & Tourism Management, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005
Prof. P. Chenna Reddy, Dean and Chairman, Board of Studies, Professor & Head, School of History, Culture and Anthropology, P.S Telungu University, Andhra Pradesh
Prof. Burton Cleetus, Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala
Registrar, University of Kerala

BOARD OF ASSOCIATE EDITORS