When was Irfan Habib born?
Irfan Habib was born on the 12th of August 1931. He was born into a family where the struggle for India's freedom was a bloodline inheritance.
Questions about Irfan Habib
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What major book did Irfan Habib publish in 1963?
Irfan Habib published The Agrarian System of Mughal India 1556, 1707 in 1963. This work applied Marxist historiography to the economic structures of medieval India.
When did Irfan Habib lead a resolution against the saffronisation of history?
Irfan Habib led a group of historians to move a resolution against the saffronisation of history in 1998. This action was a direct response to the policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party government.
What awards did Irfan Habib receive in 2005 and 2016?
Irfan Habib received the Padma Bhushan in 2005 and the Yash Bharti in 2016. These honors recognized his contributions to Indian historiography and his defense of secularism.
When did Irfan Habib serve as a faculty member at Aligarh Muslim University?
Irfan Habib served as a faculty member at Aligarh Muslim University from 1969 to 1991. He later became a Professor Emeritus at the institution.