Forwarded from Nikhil Sheth - History and Culture
In one recent lecture, I had a freewheeling discussion on History. It would be a good entering point for anyone into the philosophy of history.
This is actually a deep ocean and I am merely scratching the surface. But it is so fun doing that sometimes.
In a UPSC coaching context, we generally dont get an opportunity to discuss these things. I stole a chance. It would be worth your while.
https://youtu.be/w-cvamjc3wA
This is actually a deep ocean and I am merely scratching the surface. But it is so fun doing that sometimes.
In a UPSC coaching context, we generally dont get an opportunity to discuss these things. I stole a chance. It would be worth your while.
https://youtu.be/w-cvamjc3wA
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A Free-Wheeling Talk on History | Why Choose History Optional? | Nikhil Sir
In this lecture, Nikhil Sir, GS History faculty at LevelUp IAS, engages students in an open discussion on the nature and purpose of studying history. Rather than beginning with exam strategy or the syllabus, the class explores why history is often perceived…
Forwarded from Nikhil Sheth - History and Culture
I personally don't agree with this.
We should teach not only Manusmriti but also all Dharmashastras. This is not for general students. This is for specializing study in dharma shastras.
William Jones had studied it. Ambedkar had studied it in detail. PV Kane was awarded Bharat Ratna by government of India for studying it. Kurundkar's three lectures on it are gold standard even today. Patrick Olivelle is a great scholar of today for studying it.
What's the harm in studying it? If some specialized people don't study it then how to find good, bad and ugly?
We dont want ignorant comments of foolish people. We want studied criticism by scholars.
Nikhil
We should teach not only Manusmriti but also all Dharmashastras. This is not for general students. This is for specializing study in dharma shastras.
William Jones had studied it. Ambedkar had studied it in detail. PV Kane was awarded Bharat Ratna by government of India for studying it. Kurundkar's three lectures on it are gold standard even today. Patrick Olivelle is a great scholar of today for studying it.
What's the harm in studying it? If some specialized people don't study it then how to find good, bad and ugly?
We dont want ignorant comments of foolish people. We want studied criticism by scholars.
Nikhil
Prehistory should not be called Prehistory. Is it better to call it a "deep history"??
https://youtu.be/0m5ivsEJa_c
https://youtu.be/0m5ivsEJa_c
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Prehistory vs History | Full Explanation by Nikhil Sir
In this video, Nikhil Sir, GS faculty at LevelUp IAS, explains the concept of Prehistory and how it differs from the historic period defined by writing. He discusses the origins, significance, and limitations of archaeological sources while challenging Eurocentric…
US Army completed 250 years today. It was established in 1775, just during the American War of Independence.
They are celebrating it there. We should prepare it here... questions on American Revolution.
These are all the PYQs UPSC has asked on American Revolution in World History Paper. How many can you write?
Trump's Proclamation today:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/250th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-united-states-army/
They are celebrating it there. We should prepare it here... questions on American Revolution.
These are all the PYQs UPSC has asked on American Revolution in World History Paper. How many can you write?
Trump's Proclamation today:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/250th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-united-states-army/