R. Champakalakshmi | |
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 Champakalakshmi (left) at the Kalakshetra Foundation (2014) | |
| Born | 1932 |
| Died | 28 January 2024 (aged 91–92) |
| Occupation(s) | Historian and social scientist |
| Relatives | R. Jayalakshmi (sister) |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Madras |
| Doctoral advisor | T. V. Mahalingam |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | South Indian history |
| Institutions | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
Rangachari Champakalakshmi[a] (1932 – 28 January 2024) was an Indian historian and social scientist whose work focused on the study of early and pre-modern South Indian history. She served as a professor in the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). In addition, Champakalakshmi was president of the Indian History Congress.
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