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South Asian History


South Asia is an area rich in culture and history and is now increasingly important on the global scene. This field addresses the following: the history, society and cultures associated with the South Asia region; the religions associated with the South Asia region and their impact on the peoples living there; the arts and literatures associated with the South Asia region. 

View a list of faculty who teach and research South Asian history.

View our list of South Asian history courses.

Learn about the Humanities Institute's South Asian Studies Initiative.