Fall 2010 South Asia Seminar Series
Thu, November 18, 2010 • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM • WCH 4.118
Cynthia M. Talbot, UT Austin Dept. of History
“Transformations of a Heroic History: Prithviraj Cauhan in Colonial India”
Research interests
Social and cultural history of medieval and early modern India (ca. 1000-1750); historiography and historical memories, Hindu-Muslim relations.
Courses taught
Ancient India, Medieval India, Mughal India and other courses on South Asia to 1750.
Awards/Honors
National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, 2008-2009
Guggenheim Fellowship, 2007-2008
Institute for Advanced Study Membership, 2007-2008
American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship, 2000-2001
American Institute of Indian Studies Senior Short-Term Grant, 1999
National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, 1992-1993
The SAI seminar series features lectures by distinguished South Asian specialists from UT. Regular seminars occur on Thursdays at 3:30 pm, preceded by a reception at 3:00 pm, in the Meyerson Conference Room (WCH 4.118).
Sponsored by: South Asia Institute
