Indian Society and the Secular: Essays

Indian Society and the Secular: Essays

“The rich oeuvre of historical literature that Romila Thapar has authored holds a mirror to her remarkable personality. Like her writings do, she exudes confidence, conviction and commitment.
She is honest, forthright and passionate. These qualities have made her the most articulate advocate of secularism and nationalism. She is neither a feminist nor a Marxist, but a humanist in whom all isms enter into a dialogue.”

l K.N. Panikkar

Romila Thapar is the most celebrated historian of India. She is Emeritus Professor of History at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, where she taught ancient Indian history to at least
three generations of students. Author of many books, she is recipient of the prestigious Kluge Prize, awarded to her in 2008.