Irfan Habib
Indian historian (born 1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with S. Irfan Habib.
Irfan Habib (born 10 August 1931) is an Indian historian of ancient and medieval India, following the methodology of Marxist historiography in his contributions to economic history. He is known for his strong stance against Hindutva and Islamic fundamentalism. He has authored a number of books, notably the Agrarian System of Mughal India, 1556–1707, an Atlas of the Mughal Empire: Political and Economic Maps with Detailed Notes, and an Atlas of Ancient Indian History (with Faiz Habib). As the general editor, he is also the driving force behind the A People's History of India series, volumes of which continue to be released.
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Born | (1931-08-10) 10 August 1931 (age 92) |
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Spouse | Sayera Habib |
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Relatives | Abbas Tyabji (maternal grandfather) Tyabji family |
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Fields | History |
Doctoral advisor | C.C. Davies |
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