About Indian History Congress
Founded in 1935, the Indian History Congress (IHC) stands as the largest association of professional historians in South Asia. With approximately 35,000 members, over 2,000 delegates actively participate in its sessions annually. Since its inception, the IHC has consistently organised sessions and published proceedings each year. The primary objective of the IHC is to advance the cause of secular and scientific historiography.
Announcement: The 84th Session of the Indian History Congress is scheduled to be held at Government Brennen College, Dharmadam, Thalassery, Kannur (Kerala), from 28th to 30th December, 2025.
OFFICE BEARERS
Professor Rajan Gurukkal
(President)
Professor Aditya Mukherjee
(Vice President)
Sectional Presidents of the Eighty-Fourth Session
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Professor Nupur Dasgupta
(Ancient India)
Professor Sunita Sharma
(Medieval India)
Professor Rakesh Batabyal
(Modern India)
Professor A.K. Ramakrishnan
(Countries Other Than India)
Professor Subrata Kumar Acharya
(Archaeology)
Professor Prabhat Shukla
(Contemporary India)
Visual Insights
Irfan Habib's Keynote Address (AHS Panel on 'Studying Social History') - 83rd Session, 2024
Professor Irfan Habib (Emeritus Professor, Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University) delivers the Keynote Address during the Aligarh Historians Society's Panel on 'Studying Social History', which held during the 83rd Session of the Indian History Congress at Punjabi University, Patiala, between December 28 - 30, 2024.
Irfan Habib's Keynote Address (IHC Panel on 'The Punjab: Past & Present') - 83rd Session, 2024
Professor Irfan Habib delivers the Keynote Address during the IHC's Panel on 'The Punjab: Past & Present', held during the 83rd Session at Punjabi University, Patiala, December 28–30, 2024.
Secretary's addresses to the delegates of the 82nd Session
Professor S.A.N. Rezavi, Secretary of IHC, welcomes delegates at the Inaugural Session of the IHC at Kakatiya University, Warangal, on December 27th, 2023.
Addresses of the Guest of Honour and the General President
Professor Mridula Mukherjee’s address as Guest of Honour & General Presidential Address of Professor Aditya Mukherjee – Part I
General Presidential Address of Professor Aditya Mukherjee – Part II
General Presidential Address of Professor Aditya Mukherjee – Part III
General Presidential Address of Professor Aditya Mukherjee – Part IV
S.A.N. Rezavi’s presentation in AHS Panel (2023)
Professor S.A.N. Rezavi presents “Building Construction under the Mughals: An Economic Perspective” at AHS panel during the 82nd Session at Kakatiya University, December 2023.
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Founded in 1935