Research
Excavations conducted by Department
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Sr. No. |
Name of the Site |
District |
State |
Name of Excavator(s) |
Year of Excavation |
1 |
Paunar |
Wardha |
Maharashtra |
S. B. Deo and M.K. Dhavalikar |
1967-68 |
2 |
Takalghat-Khapa-Gangapur |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
S. B. Deo |
1968-69 |
3 |
Pauni |
Bhandara |
Maharashtra |
S. B. Deo & J. P. Joshi |
1969-71 |
4 |
Mahurjhari |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
S. B. Deo |
1970-72 |
5 |
Bhokardan |
Aurangabad |
Maharashtra |
S. B. Deo |
1972-74 |
6 |
Mandhal |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
A. M. Shastri |
1975-77 |
7 |
Arni |
Yavatmal |
Maharashtra |
A. M. Shastri |
1978-79 and 1984-85 |
8 |
Mansar |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
O.P.Verma |
1988-89 |
9 |
Tharsa |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
A. M. Shastri |
1989-91 |
10 |
Shrikhanda |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
A. M. Shastri |
1991-92 and 1993-94 |
11 |
Bhuyari |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
C. S. Gupta and K. Ismail |
1997-98 |
12 |
Dhamna-Linga |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
C. S. Gupta and K. Ismail |
2001-03 |
13 |
Dattawadi |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
C. S. Gupta and K. Ismail |
2003-04 |
14 |
Devlameti |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
C. S. Gupta and K. Ismail |
2005-06 |
15 |
Vyahad |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
P. S. Meshram |
2006-07 |
16 |
Gawarala |
Chandrapur |
Maharashtra |
P. S. Meshram |
2007-08 |
17 |
Drugdhamna |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
P. S. Meshram |
2008-09 |
18 |
Chandankheda |
Chandrapur |
Maharashtra |
P. S. Meshram |
2009-10 |
19 |
Sawari |
Chandrapur |
Maharashtra |
P. S. Meshram |
2010-11 |
20 |
Bhatala |
Chandrapur |
Maharashtra |
P. S. Meshram |
2011-12 |
21 |
Kayar |
Yavatmal |
Maharashtra |
P. S. Meshram |
2012-13 |
List of Ph.D. Completed by Faculty and Research Scholars since the Establishment of the Department:-
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Sr. No |
Name of the Scholar |
Topic |
Year of Award |
1 |
Shastri, A. M. |
Studies in the Brihatsamhita of Varahamihira |
1962 |
2 |
Varma, O. P. |
The Yadavas anand Their Times |
1967 |
3 |
Reddy, Y. G. |
The Kakatyas and Their Age |
1967 |
4 |
Nema, S. R. |
The Political History of the Somavamsi kings of South-Kosala and Orissa |
1969 |
5 |
Krishnamurthy, K |
Life under the Ikshvakus as depicted in the Nagarjunkonda Sculptures |
1970 |
6 |
Arunkumar |
Post-Harappan Chalcolithic Cultures of Western India and the Deccan |
1972 |
7 |
Mahajan Malati |
Development of Material Culture in India from about the 6th century BC to 320 AD |
1972 |
8 |
Rao, V. V. |
Prehistoric and Proto-Historic Flora and Fauna in India |
1973 |
9 |
Margabandhu, C. |
Material Culture of Central and Western India and the Deccan |
1973 |
10 |
Patankar, Bhanjibhai |
Kailasa : A Cultural Study |
1973 |
11 |
Sahasrabudhe, Nandini |
Life in ancient India as Depicted in the Kushana Art of Mathura |
1974 |
12 |
Singh, H. N |
Black & Red Ware Pottery : A Cultural Study |
1974 |
13 |
Risaldar, Y.K. |
The Varangacarita of Jatasimhanandin : A Cultural Study |
1974 |
14 |
Gupta, C. S. |
Cultural History of Vidarbha (600 BC to 600 AD) |
1976 |
15 |
Sen, Manju1976 |
Socio-Economic Conditions of Maharashtra |
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16 |
Gupta, L. N. |
Mahabharat : A Social Study |
1977 |
17 |
Jawaharlal, G. |
Jainism in Andhra (As Depicted in Inscriptions) |
1978 |
18 |
Prasad, P.R.K. |
The Cultural Content of the Sunga-Satavahana Art |
1979 |
19 |
Kakde, V.T. |
The Female Figure in the Art of Ajanta, Ellora & Elephanta Caves |
1979 |
20 |
Deshpande, Madura |
Iconography of Siva in Maharashtra (from 3rd c.A.D. to 13th c. A.D.) |
1981 |
21 |
I. Kellellu |
Karnataka Temples : Their Role in Socio-Economic Life |
1981 |
22 |
Meshram, P.S. |
Material Cultures as Depicted in Early Caves of Maharashtra State |
1983 |
23 |
Rao, G. Satyanarayan |
The Telugu Cholas of Kanduri : A Study of History & Arts |
1983 |
24 |
Rao, K. Pulla |
Megalithic Culture in Andhra Pradesh & Maharashtra |
1984 |
25 |
Katkar Narmada |
Cultural History of Ancient Maharashtra |
1985 |
26 |
Mane, Ganpat K |
Megalithic Cultures in the Deccan |
1986 |
27 |
Lanjewar Vijay M |
Cave Paintings of Pachmarhi |
1986 |
28 |
Dayalan |
Early Medieval Temples of Tamilnadu : Their Role in Socio-Economic Life |
1990 |
29 |
Sinha Tapti |
A Study of Guilds of North Western and Central India Based on Numismatics and Epigraphy |
1991 |
30 |
Sathi, S. M |
Temples of Kerala : Socio-Economic Analysis (800 c. A.D. to 1200 c. AD) |
1992 |
31 |
Gupta, S.S. |
Date of Rock Shelter Paintings of Central India |
1992 |
32 |
Trivedi Preety |
Classification of Architectural & Sculptural styles of North India |
1993 |
33 |
Vasudevan, S. |
Temple of Andhra Pradesh : A Socio-Economic Analysis (400 AD – 1300 AD) |
1995 |
34 |
Girhe Khusal M. |
,Architectural & Planning under the Bhosles of Nagpur |
1995 |
35 |
Deshpande, Brahmanand S. |
Studies in the Rashtrakuta Inscriptions |
1996 |
36 |
Phadke, P.N. |
Iron Age & Migration in India (up to 300 A.D.) |
1997 |
37 |
Shende, G.T. |
Ancient Indian Ornaments: A Cultural Study (600 B.C.- 300 A.D.) |
1999 |
38 |
Khobragade, P. M. |
Archaeology of Wardha District |
2001 |
39 |
Deulgaonkar, Reeta |
Hingalajgadh (Distt. Mandsaur) Ke Parmar Shilpa Ka Adhyayan |
2004 |
40 |
Borkar, R.R. |
Archaeology of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli |
2004 |
41 |
C.N.Choppawar |
Vishawkarma Samaj : Ek Sanskritik Adhayan |
2005 |
42 |
Murai, Poornima D |
Jainisam in Vidarbha |
2005 |
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Naranje, Manohar V |
Archaeology of Bhandara and Gondia District |
2005 |
43 |
Sonone, Prashant P |
Vidarbha Ka Sanskritika Itihas |
2008 |
44 |
Gajbhiye, Manikchand |
Shudra Purvi Koun Hote? Dr. Ambedkar Likhit Granthache Punarmulyankan |
2008 |
45 |
Dhawde Mahendra |
Bhartiya Tailik Samaj: Ek Adhayan |
2009 |
46 |
Sahu, Prabash |
A Study of Faunal Representations on Chalcolithic Pottery in India |
2010 |
47 |
Gedam, Vijay |
Household Articles in Ancient Deccan |
2010 |
48 |
Swarnakar, Vasant |
Amarkosh ka Sanskritik Adhyayan |
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49 |
Ganvir, Shrikant |
Depiction of Yaksha and Nagas in Buddhist Art- A Study |
2011 |
50 |
Sharma, Varsha |
Studies in Silver Punch Marked Coins of India |
2012 |
51 |
Wankhede, Omkar |
Madhya Ganga Ghati Kshetra me Buddha Dhrama ka Puratattvik Anushilan (600 BC to 300 AD) |
2012 |
52 |
Sarvesh Jagannath Nandrekar |
Mother Goddess Cult at Paithan in the Early Historic Period |
2012 |
53 |
Wankhede, W. A. |
Buddhist Terracottas in Middle Ganga Valley-A Study |
2012 |
54 |
Upadhyay, Vishi |
Study of Coinage of Dakshina Kosala : (From Punch-Marked to Kalchuri Period) |
2013 |
55 |
Ambekar, Abhijit S |
An assessment of role of Artillery : A Case Study of Portuguese Rule in India |
2013 |
56 |
Upasani, Arvind H |
Travel & Tourism in Ancient India: (c. 6th Century B.C. To c. 10th Century A.D.) |
2013 |
57 |
Hatekar, Shraddha D |
Ayurveda- An Archaeological Study |
2014 |
58 |
Rangari, Shilpa S |
Vaishnav Dharm me Buddha |
2014 |
59 |
Verma, S. P. |
Prachin Bharat aur Nepal ke Rajnitik Sambandh- Lichhavi Kal Tak |
2014 |
List of ongoing Ph.D. Research Scholars in the Department
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Sr. No |
Name of the Scholar |
Topic |
Guide |
1 |
Ms. Neha Richhariya |
Geo Archaeological Investigation of Prehistoric Cultures in the Kanhan River Valley |
Dr. Prabash Sahu |
2 |
Mr. Tanmoy Howlader |
Proto-Historic Ceramics of the Ganga-Yamuna Doab vis-à-vis Sinauli: An Analytical Study |
Dr. Prabash Sahu |
3 |
Mr. Shivshankar Raut |
Satara jillyatil yerla nadi khorya madhil puratatv (prarambhik itihas te madhyugin kalkhand) |
Dr. Prabash Sahu |
4 |
Mr. Pawan Harde |
Pragaytihasic Bharatiya Shail Chtir kala me trunahari prani |
Dr. Prabash Sahu |
5 |
Mr. Himanshu Mahajan |
Study of Petroglyphs in the prehistoric rock art of India |
Dr. Prabash Sahu |
6 |
Ms. Bhagyashree Hirdeve |
Archaeological Tourism destination of Vidarbha from tourism perspective a study |
Dr.Priyadarshi Khobragade |
7 |
Mr. Sudesh Bhowate |
Resurgence of Buddhism in Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century India: A Study |
Dr.Priyadarshi Khobragade |
8 |
Mrs. Jaya Wahane |
Jalna jillyamadhil mandir sthapatya, v shilpkala: ek puratatviya abhyas (san 11te san 14 ve shatak) |
Dr.Preety Trivedi |
9 |
Mrs. Arti Ale |
Paryavaran tatha sanskrutic paripeksh me lonar ka puratatvik mahatv- ek Adhyayan |
Dr.Preety Trivedi |
10 |
Mr.Amol Gote |
Ter (tahsil/jilha usmanabad) vastusangrahalay me uplabdh satavahan kalin mrunmayi kala: ek vishleshatmak adhyayan |
Dr.Preety Trivedi |
11 |
Mr. Umesh Mendhe |
Development of Harappan Architecture from Early to Mature Harappan, A case study in the Kutch Region, Gujarat |
Dr.Preety Trivedi |
12 |
Mr. K.S.Chandra |
Evolution of Vaishnavisam in Vidarbha from 3rd Cent CE to 13th Cent CE |
Dr.Preety Trivedi |
13 |
Mr. Amit Bhagat |
Ethno-Archaeological Investigation of Early Iron Age Culture of middle Wainganga Basin – In the Backdrop of Living Megalithic Traditions |
Dr.Preety Trivedi |
Students who have cleared National Eligibility Test:-
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1 |
Tashkand Alone |
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JRF |
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S. A. ASI |
2 |
Nandini Bhattacharya |
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S. A. ASI |
3 |
Gajanan Katde |
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June 2012 |
S. A. ASI |
4 |
Priyadarshi Khobragade |
1994-1996 |
JRF |
June 1997 |
Lecturer, Nagpur |
5 |
Waman Wankhade |
1994-1996 |
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June 1999 |
Allhabad Museum, |
6 |
Manohar Naranje |
1995-1997 |
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June 1999 |
Research Student |
7 |
Purnima Murai |
1997-1999 |
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June 2001 |
Research Student |
8 |
Shrikant Ganveer |
1997-1999 |
JRF |
June 2001 |
Asst. Prof., Deccan College |
9 |
Shilpa Rangari |
1998-2000 |
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Dec. 2002 |
A.A. ASI |
10 |
Narendra Dahiwale |
1998-2000 |
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June 2003 |
Research Student |
11 |
Ramakant Dubey |
2000-2002 |
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June 2003 |
Lecturer, Allahabad |
12 |
Ekta Dharkar |
2000-2002 |
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June 2004 |
Research Student |
13 |
Dhiraj Choudhari |
2000-2002 |
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Dec. 2003 |
Research Student |
14 |
Vijay Gedam |
2000-2002 |
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Dec. 2003 |
Research Student |
15 |
Umesh Mendhe |
2001-2003 |
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June 2005 |
Research Student |
16 |
Pravin Hingnekar |
2002-2004 |
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June 2006 |
Research Student |
17 |
Akash Gedam |
2002-2004 |
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Dec. 2005 |
Research Student |
18 |
Kanti Pawar |
2002-2004 |
JRF |
June 2006 |
Asst. Prof., Deccan College |
19 |
Ashish Shende |
2002-2004 |
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June 2006 |
Research Student |
20 |
Kanchan Bhaisare |
2003-2005 |
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June 2006 |
Research Student, Pune |
21 |
Shraddha Hatekar |
2003-2005 |
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June 2006 |
Research Student |
22 |
Kapil Ramteke |
2003-2005 |
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June 2007 |
Research Student |
23 |
Preeti Naranje |
2003-2005 |
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June 2007 |
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24 |
Pratibha Barahate |
2003-2005 |
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June 2007 |
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25 |
Vishal Sahare |
2003-2005 |
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Dec. 2006 |
Research Student |
26 |
Amit Pohoare |
2003-2005 |
JRF |
Dec. 2006 |
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27 |
Virag Sontakke |
2004-2006 |
JRF |
Dec. 2006 |
T. A. SDA |
28 |
Arati Khandate |
2004-2006 |
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June 2007 |
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29 |
Dhanraj Sakhare |
2004-2006 |
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June 2007 |
Research Student |
30 |
Gopal Joge |
2004-2006 |
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June 2007 |
Asst. Prof., Deccan College |
31 |
Vilas Wahane |
2005-2007 |
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June 2007 |
T. A. SDA |
32 |
Jaya Gholwe |
2005-2007 |
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June 2007 |
T. A. SDA |
33 |
Kanchana Koach |
2006-2008 |
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June 2008 |
T. A. SDA, Assam |
34 |
Vishi Upadhya |
2006-2008 |
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June 2008 |
T. A. SDA, Chattisgarh |
35 |
Mohan Pardhi |
2007-2009 |
JRF |
Dec. 2008 |
Research Student, Pune |
36 |
Amar Barsagde |
2007-2009 |
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June 2011 |
Instt. Of Archaeology |
37 |
Amit Pendam |
2008-2011 |
JRF |
June 2012 |
Instt. Of Archaeology |
38 |
Pranjali Waghmare |
2010-2012 |
JRF |
June. 2012 |
Research Student |
39 |
Shobhna Meshram |
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JRF |
June |
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40 |
K.S.Chandra |
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June 2016 |
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41 |
Shivani Kamdi |
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June 2020 |
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42 |
Himanshu Mahajan |
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June 2020 |
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Year |
Project Director / Co-Director / Coordinator |
Name of the Project |
Ongoing / Completed |
2015 / 2017 |
Dr. Prabash Sahu (Coordinator) |
“Multidisciplinary Documentation of Rock Art and its Allied Subjects in Maharashtra and Adjoining Areas” (A project MOU between Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University and Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts) |
Completed |
2019- |
Dr. Prabash Sahu (Coordinator) |
On the trail of Vanishing Megalithic Monuments in Vidarbha (University Research Project) |
Ongoing |
2017-19 |
Dr. Priyadarshi Khobragade |
Vidarbha ke prarambhik abhilekho ka samajik evam sanskritik adhyayan |
Completed
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Awareness Programme on National Identities and Symbols at Hislop College- A students’ initiative
Heritage Awareness Programme at village Pauni
Year |
Workshop |
Organized under provision of Annual Co-curricular Fund Provided by R.T.M. Nagpur University Title and Resource Person |
No. of Participants |
Date |
2015-16 |
Co-curricular |
"Radiometric Systems of Age Determination and their Role in Archaeology", Dr. C.M. Nautiyal, Sr. Scientist, B.S.I.P., Lucknow and Dr. K. Krishnan, Professor, M.S. University, Baroda |
27 |
5/01/2016 to 7/01/2016 |
2016-17 |
Co-curricular |
Lecture on "Application of Remote sensing in Archaeology" by Sapna Deotale, Associate Scientist, VNIT, Nagpur |
13 |
24.3.2017 |
2017-18 |
Co-curricular |
"New Dimensions in Underwater Archaeology" - Dr. Alok Tripathi, Prof & Head of Department , Assam University, Silchar |
32 |
15/01/2018 & 16/01/2018 |
2018-19 |
Co-curricular |
Two Days workshop on "Methods of Scientific Analysis of Archaeological Material" Guest Speakers, Dr. Niraj Rai, Senior Scientist, B.S.I.P., Lucknow and Dr. Ashok Nene, Retd. Professor, VNIT, Nagpur |
33 |
14/03/2019 to 15/03/2019 |
2019-20 |
Co-curricular |
Two-day workshop on " Perspectives of Indian Epigraphy", Guest Speaker, Dr. G.S. Khwaja, Retd. Director, ASI, Epigraphy Branch of Persian and Arabic, Nagpur |
37 |
17th and 18th Dec 2019 |
2019-20 |
Co-curricular |
Workshop on "Ancient DNA and Reconstruction of the Past" Guest Speakers Dr.Maanasa Raghavan, Assistant Professor, Ancient DNA, University of Chicago Dr. Niraj Rai , Senior Scientist, B.S.I.P., Lucknow |
30 |
23/12/2019 to 24/12/2019 |
Year |
Workshop |
Organized under provision of Annual Co-curricular Fund Provided by R.T.M. Nagpur University Title and Resource Person |
No. of Participants |
Date |
2016-17 |
Special Lecture and Skill Development |
Orientation Lecture on "Post Excavation Analysis and Report Writing" and skill development workshop on "Iron Age Technologies in India" - By Dr. Vibha Tripathi , Prof Emeritus, BHU, Varanasi |
12 |
18/07/2016 |
2018-19 |
Skill Development |
Pottery Drawing workshop - By Dr. Muktadevi Mohite, Head Dept of Fine Arts, RTM Nagpur University , Nagpur |
22 |
20/08/2018 & 21/08/2018 |
2018-19 |
Skill Development |
Site and Section Drawing workshop - By Mr. Hemraj Barapatre, Senior Artist, ASI, Excavation Branch, Nagpur |
20 |
11/09/2018 and 12/09/2018 |
2018-19 |
Skill Development |
Photography workshop - By Mr. Shankar Khairkar, Senior Photographer (Retd), ASI , Excavation Branch, Nagpur |
22 |
11/09/2018 and 12/09/2018 |
Programme, Publication Work and Inviting Visiting Faculty
under UGC XII Plan Merged Scheme, 2015-16
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Memorial Public Lecture
*Provision received by way of Endowment from Dr. V.N. Wankar, Dr. K. Wankar Charitable Trust, Lokmanya Tilak Purse Fund
Lectures of Eminent Personalities, 2015 to 2020 :-
• 2015-16- “भारतीय समय की संकल्पना”- Dr. Maheshwari Prasad, Designated as “Epigraphist of India”
by the Archaeological Survey of India, BHU, Varanasi, Participants- 54.
• 2016-17- "Heritage Conservation in India Pitfalls and Success Stories" by Padmashri Mr. K.K Muhammad, Retd. Regional Director (North) ,Archaeological Survey of India, Participants- 84.
• 2017-18- "The Plunder of India's Artistic Heritage”, by Dr. Kirit L. Mankodi, Art Historian,
instrumental in extradition of Indian Art Treasures illegally taken to other countries, Mumbai, Participants- 52
• 2018-19- “Manifestation of Stone in Art and Architecture”, Dr. Choodamani Nandagopal,
Renowned Art Historian, UNESCO Fellow and Tagore National Fellow, Bangalore, Participants- 22
• 2019-20- "Recent Researches in Ancient Indian Genetics- an Archaeological Perspectives ”, by Dr. Niraj Rai, Ancient DNA expert, Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, Participants- 77.
Excavations, Explorations 2015-2019
• Excavation at Ubali, Dist. Nagpur, 2014-15, Director Dr. Preety A. Trivedi, Co-director Dr. Prabash Sahu- Students- 12
• Exploration at Mandhal, Dist. Nagpur, 2015-16, Director Dr. Preety A. Trivedi, Students- 08
• Excavations at Ubali, Dist. Nagpur, 2016-17, Director Dr. Preety A. Trivedi, Students, 14
• Excavation at Keljhar, Dist. Wardha, 2017-18, Director Dr. Preety A. Trivedi, Students, 18
• Excavation at Keljhar, Dist. Wardha, 2018-19, Director Dr. Preety A. Trivedi, Students, 17
Contribution to Research 2015-2020
Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research
The Department is pursuing collaborative research on scientific analysis of material obtained from Excavation with Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow.
1. Dr. Preety A. Trivedi, 1st author. “New Chronology For Megalithic Burials In Vidarbha (Central India): Insights
Into Contemporary Hydro-climate And Food Habits” (Rdc-res-2021-0022). Accepted, Radiocarbon, An International Journal of
Cosmogenic Isotope Research
2. Dr. Preety A. Trivedi, corresponding author. “Ancient DNA and Chemical Study of a Megalithic Human Tooth
Remain and its Associated Filling from Central India”, accepted for publication in International Journal
on Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, a leading journal with high impact factor.
3. Dr. Prabash Sahu, 2nd author. Role of Hydrothermal Fluids in the Deterioration of Pictographs and Petroglyphs in
Rock Shelters of the Gawilgarh Hills, M.P., India, Journal CURRENT SCIENCE, Vol. 121, No. 2, 25 July 2021.
Contribution to Research 2015-2021
• No. of Research Projects Funded by R.T.M. Nagpur University - 2
Seed money received – Rs. 2, 50, 000 + Rs. 2, 50, 000 = Rs. 5, 00, 000/-
• PhD Programme- Registered= 8, Submitted= 4, Awarded= 5
• No. of Ph.D. Supervisors- 03
• Publication of Books, Articles, etc. –
• Books- 04
• Chapters in Books- 08
• Papers in Conference Proceedings- 04
• UGC Care List- 02
• Articles in Journals (other than CARE list)- 11
• Indexed Journals (Scopus, Elsevier etc.)- Published 01, Accepted- 01, Under Review- 01