Faculty Detail

Dr Pushpraj Singh

Professor

Amity Institute of Social Sciences

Academic Area
History
Teaching Interests
Indian History World History African History Legal & Constitutional History
Qualifications
Graduation : B.A.(History)-1999,Ramjas College

Post Graduation : M.A.(History)-2002,Ramjas College

Post Graduation : M.Phil(History)-2004,Department of African Studies

Doctorate : Ph.D.(History)-2010,Department of African Studies
Experience
17 Oct 2016 - Present
Professor,
Amity Institute of Social Sciences

08 Aug 2013 - 13 Oct 2016
Associate Professor,
CPJCHS & SOL (GGSIPU),
Narela Delhi

01 Oct 2012 - 31 Mar 2013
Assistant professor,
University of Delhi,
Delhi University

21 Apr 2008 - 31 Jul 2012
Assistant professor,
Directorate of Higher Education Government of Tripura,
Tripura
Current Courses Taught
Fundamentals of Historical Investigations

State and Governance in India from c. 2500 BCE to 200 BCE
Research Interests
Ancient Indian History & Culture Indian Religious Literature African Religion Legal System in Ancient India
Publications
Equal Opportunity in the context of Social and Human Development ,
New Delhi Publishers

Smriti provisions with regard to Business Transactions, Legal Disputes, Inheritance & Debt Recovery in Ancient India-Readings from Kautilyan Arthashastra ,
CPJCHS& SOL, GGSIPU,DWARKA

Visualizing African Traditional Religion from a Non African perspective ,
Brawijaya University, Malang Ateneo de Davao Univ, Mindanao, Philippines; Univ of LeHavre France

Codification of Hindu Laws in Colonial India-Some Reflections on Halhed and his portrayal of Women ,
CPJCHS & SOL, GGSIPU,DWARKA

Redrawing Lessons in Good Governance From Ramayana and Mahabharata ,
CPJCHS & SOL, GGSIPU,DWARKA

Islam and Africa: from Stereotypes to Knowledge ,
Centre for African Studies, University of Delhi & Shipra Publications

Religion: Peace & Development in Africa ,
Indian Journal of African Studies, University of Delhi

Revisiting African Traditional Religion ,
Global Vision Publishing house, Delhi

Fifteen Years of Right to Information Act in India: A Long Way to Go ,
Universidad de Jaén
Projects
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CRIME,LEGAL PROCEDURE,PENANCE & FORBIDDEN AS REFLECTED IN DHARMASUTRAS(INDIAN COUNCIL OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH NEW DELHI)
The Dharmasutras represent the oldest tradition of codification & Compilation of Law/Legal Norms in ancient India. A close study of the Dharmasutras is imperative if we want to appreciate the legal, cultural and religious history of the circa 500-100 B.C. The tradition of Dharma during the time immediately preceding the Common Era appears to have been consistent, vibrant and dynamic as reflected in numerous contradictory opinions of experts recorded in the Dharma sutras. The present study pby (INDIAN COUNCIL OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH NEW DELHI)
Short Description
Dr. Pushpraj Singh, b.1978 Researcher & Historian specialized in African History & Religion, Indian History & Ancient Indian Cultural & Religious Literature( Doctorate,University of Delhi India),Pushpraj Singh was earlier associated with University of Tripura, India as Assistant Professor in History. He has also taught M.Phil & PhD Students in University of Delhi.He has also worked as Counsellor (MA History Programme) & Assistant Coordinator of IGNOU Study Centre at Bhagini Nivedia College (University of Delhi) from 2013 to 2016. Prior to joining Amity Institute of Social Sciences he was working with Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law (Affiliated to GGSIPU,Dwarka) as HOD & Program Coordinator of School of Law.He has written extensively on different themes related to African History, African Religion, Indian Religious literature & traditions, Islam & Religion in general and has been a recipient of various grants & awards from Delhi Univ, HRD Ministry & other R

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