Articles on Environmental History
Nature Perception in 17th-18th Century Bengal: A Historical Analysis
By Rajib Sarkar · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2024
This article examines perceptions of nature in 17th-18th century Bengal through literary analysis, focusing on works like *Manasa Mangal* by Jagajjiban Ghoshal and *Annadamangal kavya* by Raigunakar Bharatchandra. It highlights how nature was depicted as both…
Diverse Historical Perspectives: Art, Medieval Studies, and Environmental History in 33rd JIHC Issue
By G. J. Sudhakar · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2024
The editorial note highlights the diverse range of topics covered in the journal issue, spanning Indian Art, the Contemporary period, and the Medieval Period. It introduces a new "ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY" section, starting from this issue, to categorize papers…
Reconstructing the History of Cãhamãnas of Nadol: An Inscriptional Study
By Priyanka Sharma · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2021
This article reconstructs the history of the Cãhamãnas of Nadol, a dynasty in early medieval Rajasthan, through epigraphic analysis. Focusing on inscriptions from the 10th to 12th centuries, it traces the lineage starting with Lakshmana Lakha, who established…
Reconstructing the History of Cãhamãnas of Nadol: An Inscriptional Study
By Priyanka Sharma · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2021
This article reconstructs the history of the Cãhamãnas of Nadol, a dynasty in early medieval Rajasthan, through epigraphic analysis. Focusing on inscriptions from the 10th to 12th centuries, it traces the lineage starting with Lakshmana Lakha, who established…
Tank Irrigation in South India: A Case Study of Kolavoy Tank
By G. J. Sudhakar · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2007
The article examines tank irrigation in South India through a case study of Kolavoy Tank near Chennai, highlighting historical, colonial, and post-independence developments. It traces the origins of tank systems to the 4th-5th centuries AD, emphasizing their…
Ecological History: Environmental Interactions and Human Societies
By Nanditha C. Krishna · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 1999
Environmental history examines human societies' interactions with their ecosystems, tracing how ecological relationships shape civilizations. The field, influenced by Rachel Carson's works, explores how human activities disrupt natural balances, leading to…