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.

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

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).

• 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. 

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