Gaurishankar Hirachand Ojha (Historiography and Historical Exploration of Rajasthan)

Gaurishankar Hirachand Ojha (Historiography and Historical Exploration of Rajasthan) : In the light of the history of Rajasthan and focusing on Dr. Gaurishanker Hirachand Ojha the present work stands on the foundation of the primary sources. It encompasses the historiography and explorations the history of Rajasthan. After Colonel Tod, it was Ojha, the great historian, an archaeologist, that reached the history of Rajasthan to its pinnacle. His were not the times of fast pace and internet surfing. Rather his was a perilous path paved with stones that he strode on.
Dr. H. C. Jain, a renowned historian, and writer have endeavored to give a factual account of the stages of Ojha’s journey in the present work. Conjoining the dispersed links with reference to Ojha, the present work examines the principles and trends in the historiography of Rajasthan. Moreover, the work studies his varied works and miscellaneous essays. The analysis of the complete contribution of Ojha in a fluent language is an additional feather in the cap. Hopefully, the present research work will establish itself as a milestone in the historiography of Rajasthan. It will not only acquaint the present generation with the unique contribution of Ojha in the field of history and exploration of Rajasthan but also motivate the scholars to a more serious research.