Horizon of History

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The edited volume is a commemorative publication, published as a tribute to the renowned historian Dr Chittabrata Palit, who passed away on June 14, 2025. An erudite scholar, excellent teacher, passionate researcher and energetic personality Dr. Palit, throughout his academic career, explored and enriched classical and newer genres of history. Considering his commendable research in different genres of history, Part A of this commemorative. The volume has carefully chosen fourteen exclusive articles from diverse research areas focusing on the Indian state, society, culture, ethnicity, environment, science and medicine contributed by illustrious historians of our time. The articles are compiled under seven sub-sections according to their themes. Part B of this volume compiles some excellent writings on this renowned historian by some of his scholars, friends and followers. All of them are well-known academicians. They shared their personal views and experiences regarding Professor Palit. Part C contains a list of books by Dr. Chittabrata Palit that keep a record of his lifelong research activities.