Shaan Kashyap . WHO OWNS THE PAST. 2026

History researchers in their early years of learning the craft, rarely dare to venture out for grand sweeps.

does. History text books are written and rewritten when historians and governments collaborate. Looking at writing history text books, its a study at the interface between government establishments, ideology and knowledge production from the late 19th century to the 2020s in India. Ambitious in scope, sweeping in approach. Relevant. Lucidly written. An attempt to address both non-academic and academic readers. Looking forward to indulge. Many congratulations Shaan! Wonderful achievement! This is your first. Many more to come.