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.Patna, Aug 21 (IANS) Noted historian R.S. Sharma died at a private nursing home here late Saturday after brief illness. He was 92.
The Bihar government has announced that it would accord a state funeral to him here Sunday, authorities said.
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Born in a village near Barauni in Bihar's Begusarai district, Sharma was a historian of international repute.
He taught ancient and early medieval history of India at Patna University, Delhi University and the University of Toronto. He wrote 115 books which have been published in 15 languages around the world.
He was the founding chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research.
After his retirement from Delhi University, Sharma returned to Patna and spent 15 years of his life here.
He is survived by his wife and a son who is also a history professor at the Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi.
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Doyen of Indian History and a living legend in academics of Bihar Prof R S Sharma's death is a great loss to Bihar. Whole new generation of our country understood the nuances of ancient history through his books. His simple life style and objective observation of history is a great contribution to the country. He preferred to live in Patna after retirement from Delhi University where he served as a head of the deptt.
I still remember his speech in Delhi University during Mandal agitation. He strongly defended reservation and at the same time interestingly narrated how is classmate BP Mandal was only student with own cook in the hostel at that time. My deep condolence to his departed soul. And solute from his fellow history student.
Vikas Singh
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