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Historian A.V. Narasimha Murthy dies at 91
Historian A.V. Narasimha Murthy died at a private hospital in Mysuru on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 91. The former University of Mysore professor was a leading expert in Indian…
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Historian A.V. Narasimha Murthy died at a private hospital in Mysuru on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 91. The former University of Mysore professor was a leading expert in Indian numismatics, ancient history, archaeology and epigraphy. He wrote more than 50 books and many research papers. His honours included the Karnataka Rajyotsava award and the Karnataka Purathathva Ratna award. He also served as chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mysuru, for over two decades. He is survived by his wife, two children and grandchildren.
The Indian Opinion
The outpouring of tributes to Murthy comes at a time when historical scholarship is often sidelined for more immediately profitable fields. Yet his life shows that deep, patient research can earn national recognition. The real test will be whether Mysuru's academic institutions build on his legacy or let his standards fade.
Source: thehindu.com
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