Shadakshari Settar Explained

Shadakshari Settar (Kn. ಷಡ‍ಕ್ಷರಿ ಶೆಟ್ಟರ್; 11 December 1935 – 28 February 2020) was an Indian professor and scholar who had conducted research in the fields of Indian archaeology, art-history, history of religions and philosophy as well as classical literature.

Early life and education

Settar studied in Mysuru, Dharawad, and Cambridge University.[1]

Career

Works

Works under Settar's personal authorship comprise four volumes on history of art, two on religion and philosophy, one on human civilization and four on historiography.

Books (In Kannada)

Books (English)

Edited volumes

Awards

In 2008 Settar was presented with the Sham.Ba. Joshi Award for his contributions to historical research.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Renowned historian Shettar dead . India News – India TV . 2020-02-28 . 2021-02-24.
  2. News: Another rewrite for India's history books . The Guardian . Randeep . Ramesh . 26 June 2004.
  3. http://www.hindustantimes.com/columns/some-thoughts-on-the-closing-of-the-indian-mind/story-SuSWIqYttjOV7qCk6uLtBM.html "Some thoughts on the closing of the Indian mind"
  4. http://www.frontline.in/navigation/?type=static&page=flonnet&rdurl=fl1706/17061120.htm "ISSUES IN FOCUS:'They tried to bring pressure' -Interview with Professor S. Settar, former Chairman, ICHR."
  5. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/tracing-a-journey/article5967078.ece "Tracing a journey"
  6. https://www.academia.edu/17300505/A_Passe_on_Somanathapura_-_Review_of_S._Settars_Somanathapura "A Passe on Somanathapura - Review of S. Settar's Somanathapura"
  7. News: S. Settar gets Sham.Ba. Joshi Award . The Hindu . 15 September 2008.