Tara Chand (archaeologist)

Tara Chand was an Indian archaeologist and historian specialising in the Ancient History and Culture of India. He taught at Allahabad University and served as Vice-Chancellor in the 1940s.

Career

Chand later went on to serve as the Ambassador of India to Iran, and as Education Advisor within the Government of India.

Biografical data

Tara Chand (* 17 June 1888 at Sialkot; † 14 Oct. 1973) was one son of Munshi Kripa Narain, from 1951 to 1956 he was ambassador to Tehran, where he was succeeded by de:Badruddin Tyabji (Diplomat).

Publications

• Chand, Tara (1922). Influence of Islam on Indian Culture. Read Books. ISBN 9781406730401. 
• Chand, Tara (1966). Material and ideological factors in Indian history. University of Allahabad. 
• Chand, Tara (1967). History of the Freedom Movement in India. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 
• Chand, Tara (1979). Society and State in the Mughal Period. Book Traders. 
• Chand, Tara (1990). Educational Technology. Anmol. ISBN 8170413990. 
• Chand, Tara (1997). Modern Child Psychology. Anmol. ISBN 8170416531. 
• Chand, Tara (2002). Educational Psychology. Anmol. ISBN 8170416523. 
• Chand, Tara (2003). Principles of Teaching. Anmol. ISBN 8170413958. 

Recognition

Allahabad University established the Dr. Tara Chand hostel in Chand's memory. The University Alumni Association grants an annual scholarship in his name.