K. A. Nilakanta Sastri

Historiography of Professor K.A. Nilakanta Sastri: Scholar, Teacher, and Legacy

By K. A. Nilakanta Sastri

K.A. Nilakanta Sastri (1892-1975) was a prominent historian and scholar of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, associated with institutions like Madras University, Benaras Hindu University, and…

Prof. K.A. Nilakanta Sastri: Pioneering South Indian Historiography and Cultural Synthesis

By K. A. Nilakanta Sastri

The first half of the 20th century in India saw a blend of British imperial rule and Indian intellectual growth, driving scientific investigation into the nation's past. This era combined Western…

Kautilya on Royal Authority

By K. A. Nilakanta Sastri

The author, K. A. Nilakanta Sastri, defends his position regarding the exaltation of royal authority by Kautilya against a critique by Prof. U. N. Ghoshal, which appeared in the Indian Historical…

The Beginnings of Intercourse between India and China

By K. A. Nilakanta Sastri

The article investigates early contacts between India and China and the origin of the name 'China.' Paul Pelliot proposed that 'China' derives from the Ch’in dynasty (249‑207 BCE), a view supported…

Rajendra Cola I and Mahipala of Bengal

By K. A. Nilakanta Sastri