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NEW DELHI: The Foundation for Indian Historical and Cultural Research (FICHR) announced its first batch of Sir Jadunath Sarkar Fellows for Indian History. Eight individuals were selected after a rigorous process among a large number of applicants by jury members at FICHR.
Every single application to our fellowship was fantastic, but we had to make the (extremely!) difficult decision to narrow it down to just 8. We welcome our fellows of 2024-2025 as they get set to create #history – quite literally! pic.twitter.com/rFLVFkURCy
— FIHCR (@fihcr_info) August 19, 2024
The Foundation for Indian Historical and Cultural Research (FIHCR) is a private, non-profit, and apolitical organization dedicated to preserving and promoting India’s historical and cultural heritage. Its mission is to redefine Indian history by creating a fact-based narrative from a nationalistic and Indic perspective. FIHCR aims to utilize the latest technologies to digitize and decode historical sources, foster robust and multidisciplinary research, and encourage theme-based projects involving experts from various fields. The foundation also focuses on disseminating research through academic publications, journals, books, and media platforms to contribute to India’s intellectual and cultural fabric.
Congratulations, fellows! To those who missed out this year, we are certain that your efforts towards reclaiming our Bharatiya itihas will not go in vain. Please remain connected with @fihcr_info pic.twitter.com/iq80lfejCS
— FIHCR (@fihcr_info) August 19, 2024
The founder of the FIHCR, Vikram Sampath shared the news on his X account as well. Sampath is a Bangalore-based historian and author of nine acclaimed books, including Splendours of Royal Mysore, Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past, and Waiting for Shiva: Unearthing the Truth of Kashi’s Gyan Vapi. His works have become national bestsellers. He has received prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi’s Yuva Puraskar and the ARSC International Award in New York. Vikram holds a doctorate in history and music, has been a senior research fellow at Nehru Memorial Museum, and is currently an adjunct senior fellow at Monash University.
We at @fihcr_info are delighted to announce 1st batch of Sir Jadunath Sarkar Fellows for Indian history: @AartiTikoo @arshiaunis @chandrachurg @DhanjuJasraj @BarooahNabaarun @Saumya_stoic #LakshmiArya #ShaanKashyap selected after a rigorous process.
For details about them & their… https://t.co/erJUm4Bcrx— Dr. Vikram Sampath, FRHistS (@vikramsampath) August 19, 2024
On their website, the FICHR explains its mission and objective in the following statement:
In India, the narrative of our history has often been dictated by external voices, allowing the apologists and collaborators to wield influence. Now, it’s time for us to take control of our own story, with our scholars offering perspectives and insights that reflect our unique Indic narrative.
The Sir Jadunath Sarkar Fellowship for Indian History, instituted by the Foundation for Indian Historical and Cultural Research (FIHCR), honours the legacy of Sir Jadunath Sarkar (1870-1958), a distinguished historian specializing in medieval India and Mughal history. Known for his scholarly integrity, Sarkar’s work set a high standard in historiography.
First batch of Sir Jadunath Sarkar Fellowship 2024-25
In alphabetical order:
For details about them & their proposed research, the information is available on their website – fihcr.com/fellows/
Aarti Tikoo, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The New Indian shared her views on her X account too, thanking Vikram Sampath and the FICHR.
Honoured to be one among the awardees of the first batch of the prestigious Sir Jadunath Sarkar Fellowship for Indian history! It’s especially exhilarating to receive the fellowship from one of India’s most brilliant historians @vikramsampath. This journey of rigorous scholarship… https://t.co/mTssU02Z2N
— Aarti Tikoo Singh (@AartiTikoo) August 19, 2024
Arshia Malik, Consulting Editor for The New Indian, also expressed her sentiments on her X account, thanking the jury members and the founder Vikram Sampath as well as co-Fellows for this opportunity.
Honoured to be one among the first batch of the prestigious Sir Jadunath Sarkar Fellowship for Indian History!
Thank you to the jury members of the Foundation for Indian Historical and Cultural Research @fihcr_info for the rigorous selection and extensive discussion on my… https://t.co/2mH1wr5ZoM— Arshia Malik (@arshiaunis) August 19, 2024
The Fellowship, named in Sir Jadunath Sarkar’s honour, aims to promote rigorous and honest research in Indian history. It is a one-year program with an open call for proposals, offering fellowships in five categories: Ancient Indian History, Medieval Indian History, Modern Indian History, Freedom Movement, and Post-Independence Indian History. The initiative seeks to encourage new scholarship and deepen the understanding of India’s rich historical heritage.
