Department of History

Founding Department of History at the University of Delhi

About Department of History

Established in 1922, the Department of History at the University of Delhi in North, Delhi is the largest history department in India. It offers comprehensive postgraduate and doctoral programs, fostering global scholarship, advanced academic research, and intellectual debate in South Asian and World History.

Founding department of the University of Delhi established in 1922Largest History Department in India with UGC Centre of Advanced Studies recognitionGlobally respected faculty and notable alumni in academia and public serviceOffers comprehensive M.A., M.Phil, and Ph.D. academic programsRegularly hosts academic talks, seminars, and international book discussions

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M.A. History Programme
Ph.D. Programme
Academic Seminars and Talks

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Frequently asked questions

When was the Department of History established?

The Department of History was established in 1922 as one of the founding departments of the University of Delhi.

What postgraduate and doctoral programs does the Department of History offer?

The department offers M.A. courses in South Asian and World History, along with M.Phil and Ph.D. research programs.

Who is the current Head of the Department of History?

Professor Anirudh Deshpande serves as the Head of the Department of History.

Where is the Department of History located?

The department is located in the Faculty of Social Science building at the University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.

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