Tara Chand (17 June 1888 at

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– 14 October 1973) was an Indian archaeologist and

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specialising in the ancient history and culture of India. He taught at

Allahabad University , mottoeng = "As Many Branches So Many Trees" , established = , type = Public , chancellor = Ashish Chauhan , vice_chancellor = Sangita Srivastava , head_label ...

and served as

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in the 1940s.

Career

Chand graduated with a D.Phil. from Queen's College, Oxford, in 1922 with a thesis on "The influence of Islam on Indian culture". Chand later went on to serve as the ambassador of India to Iran, and as Education Advisor within the Government of India.

Biographical data

Chand was the son of

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Kripa Narain. He was appointed ambassador to

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from 1951 to 1956 , where he was succeeded by :de:Badruddin Tyabji (Diplomat).

Publications

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Recognition

Allahabad University , mottoeng = "As Many Branches So Many Trees" , established = , type = Public , chancellor = Ashish Chauhan , vice_chancellor = Sangita Srivastava , head_label ...

established the Dr. Tara Chand hostel in Chand's memory. The University Alumni Association grants an annual scholarship in his name. Tarachand Gold Medal for History is awarded in his name. Tarachand Gold Medal was awarded to Chandrarekha Mantri for obtaining highest number of marks in history at the All India Higher Secondary Examination of Central Board of Secondary Education held in 1973.

References

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