Pema Ram
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Dr Pema Ram (डॉ पेमाराम) is a Historian from Jaipur in Rajasthan. He has written books mainly in Hindi language though a number of books are in English language also. He was Professor and Head of History Department in Banasthali Vidyapith, a deemed University for Girls' Education in Rajasthan, for very long period. He is now retired and settled at Jaipur. He has authored many books and edited number of books. He is an authority on History and Culture of Rajasthan as well as the Agrarian Movements in Rajasthan.
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Birth
He was born on 1 March 1945 in the family of Shri Raju Ram Chaudhary of Bidiyasar gotra Hindu Jat family of village Jasnagar in Merta tehsil of Nagaur district in Rajasthan, India.
Education
He did M.A. and Ph. D. from University of Rajasthan and joined Banasthali Vidyapith in 1971. Served there as Lecturer from 1971 - 1986. He was promoted as Reader and served in that capacity from 1986 - 2002. He was Professor from 2002 till retirement.
Membership of Academic bodies
He is member of following Academic bodies:
- Rajasthan History Congress
- Indian History Congress
- Board of Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Academic Council of various Universities
National seminars
He was convener of following national seminars:
- "Rajasthan History and Culture": 15-17 March 2001, Organized by History Department
- "Rligion in Rajasthan - Ancient to Modern": 13-15 February 2003, Organized by History Department
- "Cultural Heritage of Rajasthan": 22-24 January 2005, Organized by History Department
Research Projects completed by him
- Ph. D. Thesis: "Madhyakalin Rajasthan mein Dharmik Andolan"
- U G C supported short term research project: "Agriculture and Land Revenue System in Rajasthan 1818 - 1947 AD."
- I C H R supported short term research project: "Agrarian System of Rajasthan 1818 - 1947 AD."
- U G C supported major research project: " Freedom Movement in Rajasthan 1857 - 1949 AD."
- I C H R supported major research project: "Agrarian movement in Rajasthan 1913 - 1947 AD."
- U G C supported major research project: "Peasant Movement in Western Rajasthan with Special Reference to Jodhpur and Bikaner State 1920-1055 AD." [1]
Books published
He has published several research books, text books, edited number of books and research papers. Some of his published books are:
- Madhyakalin Rajasthan mein Dharmik Andolan, 1977, Archana Prakashan Ajmer
- Agrarian Movements in Rajasthan, 1985, By Dr Pema Ram, Publisher - Panchsheel Prakashan, Chaura Rasta Jaipur
- Shekhawati Kisan Andolan Ka Itihas शेखावाटी किसान आन्दोलन का इतिहास, 1990, By Dr Pema Ram, Publisher - Sri Ganesh Sewa Samiti, Jasnagar, District Nagaur - 341518 First Edition 1990, Price Rs. 150/-
- Madhyakalin Bharat, 1991, Classic Publishing House Jaipur
- Bharatiya Sabhyata avam Sanskrati ka Itihas, 1980, Vandana Prakashan, Alwar, Rajasthan.
- Rajasthan mein Swatantrata Sangram Ke Amar Purodha - Kumbha Ram Arya, 2004, Government of Rajasthan Publication
- Jaton ki Gauravgatha, 2004, By Dr Pema Ram & Dr Vikramaditya Chaudhary, Publisher - Rajasthani Granthagar, Jodhpur, Ph 0291-2623933, First Edition 2004, Price Rs. 200/-
- Rajasthan mein Kisan Andolan राजस्थान में किसान आन्दोलन, 2007, By Dr Pema Ram, Publisher - Rajasthani Granthagar, Jodhpur, Ph 0291-2623933, First Edition 2007
Books edited
The important books edited By Dr Pema Ram are:
- Rahasthan mein Dharm, Sampraday va Asthaen, 2004, Banasthali Vidyapith Publication
- Some Aspects on Rajasthan History and Culture, 2002, Classic Publishing House Jaipur
Distinctions and Awards
- 2001 - He was awarded Rs. 175000/- by U G C, New Delhi, on his major research project entitled "Peasant movement in western Rajasthan."
- 1998 - He was awarded financial assistance on the research project "History of Peasant movement in Marwar 1920 - 1955 AD"
- 1989 - He was awarded Rs. 8000/- by Govt of Rajasthan on his research book - "Agrarian Movements in Rajasthan"
- 1987 - He was awarded financial assistance from U G C, New Delhi, on the research project "Freedom Movement in Rajasthan 1857 - 1947 AD"
- 1986 - He was awarded financial support from Indian Council of Historical research, New Delhi, on the research project "Agrarian System of Rajasthan 1818 to 1949 AD".
- 1983 - He was awarded financial assistance from U G C, New Delhi, on the research project "Agrarian Movement in Rajasthan."
- 1979 - 1982 - He was awarded Post-Doctoral fellowship from Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi, on the project "Agrarian Movement in Rajasthan."
- 1972 - He was awarded financial assistance from U G C, New Delhi, on the research project "The religious Movement in Medieval Rajasthan."
- 1970 - 1971 - He was awarded Departmental Research Scholarship from University of Rajasthan for Ph. D. work
His contact details
- Address - 67, Mahaveer Nagar - II, Maharani Farm, Durgapura, Jaipur - 302018
- Phone - 0141-2761192, Mob- 9414316002
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