HISTORY MEN Hardcover

"History Men: Jadunath Sarkar, G.S. Sardesai, Raghubir Sinh and Their Quest for India's Past" by T.C.A. Raghavan tells the fascinating story of three pioneering Indian historians and their intertwined lives and intellectual journeys. This book explores the close friendships and collaborative efforts of Sir Jadunath Sarkar (a Mughal expert), G.S. Sardesai (a scholar of the Marathas), and Raghubir Sinh (who focused on the Rajputs). Based on original research into their correspondence and writings, it reveals how these "history men" tirelessly dedicated themselves to historical research, navigating conflicts of interpretation and shedding new light on crucial periods of Indian history, particularly the confrontations between the Mughals, Rajputs, and Marathas.