This book explores the dynamic interplay between memory and history during the crucial period from the 8th to the 14th century in medieval India. It takes up an interdisciplinary approach and includes contributions from seasoned scholars and emerging researchers across memory studies, folklore, ethnography, linguistics, literary studies, intellectual history, sociology, epigraphy, and archeology. Thematically organized, the book examines how the past was transmitted through collective memory, including inscriptions, monuments, royal narratives, folklore, language, travelogues, memoirs, religious practices, and ethnography of diverse communities. Departing from conventional historiographical narratives, it analyzes the medieval politico-cultural landscape of the region through a geo-cultural lens, emphasizing historical interactions and cultural preservation in collective memory. An invaluable resource for academics and professionals in history and related disciplines, this book also appeals to general readers interested in Indian history and culture. It is a rich and informative reference resource for students, practitioners, and enthusiasts in social sciences.

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Umesh Ashok Kadam is Professor at CHS, SSS, JNU, New Delhi, Professor of Medieval Indian History and Early Modern History at the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Former, Member Secretary, Council of Historical Research, New Delhi, and Member, of many apex governing bodies with a 24 years long teaching and research experience at various universities at the post-graduate level.

He specializes in History of Deccan and Western India, History of the Marathas and European powers, Socio-economic and Cultural History of the Deccan, Trade and Commerce in the 17th and 18th century Konkan coast, Bhakti movement tenth to seventeenth century, Maritime History of India with special reference to Silk Routes, Urbanization in the Medieval Maratha country. Since the last two decades, he has been visiting universities in Netherlands, France, Portugal, and UK to promote advanced research on History of Deccan.