KISHOR GAIKWAD

Curriculum Vitae KISHOR GAIKWAD Professor & Chairperson,

(Dept. of History, University of Mumbai on deptutation) Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice & Empowerment of Tribal Population

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Lalpur, Amarkantak 484887

[email protected], [email protected] M0b#+91 9109420286, +91 9869242194

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESEARCH INTEREST/ SPECIALISATION

Cultural History of India and History of Gender & Caste Philosophy of History, Research Methodology and Indian Archaeology

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Academic Posts/Experience

Chair-Professor, Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice & Empowerment of Tribal Population, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak. (on deputation); From 1st March 2017 till the date.

Professor, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, Mumbai; from 19 May 2014 to 27 February 2017.

Associate Professor/Reader, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, Mumbai; from 23 March 2003 to 18 May 2014.

Lecturer, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai; from 1st April 1997 to 22 March 2003.

Lecturer, Fergusson College, Pune, Dept. of History; from 18 August 1994 to 31 March 1997.

Other main Administrative Positions Founding Director (Additional Charge), Dinesh Modi Institute of

Numismatics and Archaeology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai; for six months (June 2008 – Dec.2008).

Registrar (Additional Charge), Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak; for more than six months. (October 2017 - May 2018).

Education Ph.D., University of Pune, November 2002. M.A. in Entire History, University of Pune, April 1994. B.A. in History special, University of Pune, April 1994 (in Distant mode) B.Sc. in Electronics, University of Pune, October 1989.

Other Educational Qualification UGC-NET, December 1993. Diploma Course in Sanskrit, Department of Sanskrit, University of

Mumbai, June, 2000. Post Graduate Diploma Course in Comparative Mythology, Department of

Sanskrit, University of Mumbai., June 2001

Training Programs Participation Workshop on ‘Leadership Development in Higher Education For University

Administrators’, 26-28 Feb. 2018 by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi.

Winter training program, (under NRDMS programme in Dept. of Science & Technology, New Delhi), 16 Nov.-06 Dec. 2015 by Dept. of Geography and Research Centre, Smt. Parvatibai Chaugule College, Margao, Goa.

Workshop for Preparation of History Glossary in Marathi, 16 – 27 Nov. 2013 by Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore,

UGC sponsored Refresher Course at Department of Archaeology, Deccan College Post graduate and Research Institute, Pune, from 25 November to 18 December 2002 (with first rank).

UGC sponsored Refresher Course at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, during January 29 to February 23, 2001.

UGC sponsored Orientation Course at Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai, from April 2 to 29 April 1998.

Fellowship

Associate Fellowship by The Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla

(2006-2009). Post- Doctoral Fellowship, The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust with Heras

Indological Institute, Mumbai. (2016-2017)

Publications

Monographs / Books: 1. Published Doctoral research work entitled, ‘Cultural Life in Grhyasutras

and Dharmasutras with Special Reference to Caste and Woman’, Pragun Publication (a DK Publishers Distributors Enterprise), New Delhi, 2012

2. Book entitled, ‘Origins of Indian Social Exclusion: Remapping Early Indian Social Formations and Disciplining Caste and Gender’, Eastern Books and Indological International Publication, New Delhi, June 2012.

3. Ghatneche Shilpakar, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Gandharva Publication, Pune, part of 66 volumes on main contributors of Modern Maharashtra, (in Marathi) March. 2011.

4. Itihas Sandnya aani Sankalpana, Brain Tonic Publication, (in Marathi) 2008.

Main Research Papers:

Research Article entitled, ‘Caste as the Core Terrain of Indian Politico- Economic Interplay: Probing into Contemporary Incidences of Violence’, in Kanwalji Kaur & Shad Ahmad Khan. (Ed.), Development of a Nation: An Interplay of Economics, Politics & Society, Madaan Publishing House, Patiala, 2017 (A Proceeding of an International Seminar and Annual Session of Economic Society of India at Bhutan, 2007).

Paper entitled, Contextualising Buddhism: Transgressing Historicity, in Bhosale J., Vaidya M., Vidyasagar A, (ed.) Buddhism: Past and Present, Proceeding of Interantional Seminar, 2012.

Paper entitled, ‘Patronage and Support: Socio-Cultural Understanding of Kanheri Caves’, Ancient Asia, International Journal of Society of South Asian Archaeology, December 2011.

Paper entitled, Diffusing Agricultural Technology for Imperial Appropriation: Growth and Development of Poona Agricultural College, in Uma Dasgupta (ed) vol. entitle, Institutions of Colonial India, PHISPC series of Volumes, PEARSON LONGMAN, June. 2010.

Paper entitled, ‘Hindu (novel): Archaeology of Consciousness’ (marathi), 1 November 2010. Saminar organised by Mukta Shabda, Aurangabad.

Paper entitled, ‘Gender and Power : Understanding Grhyasutras and Dharmasutras’. in Mahulikar Gauri (ed.), Facets of Feminity, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, 2005.

Proceeding of Indian History Congress, paper entitled, ‘Disciplining Social Categories: Grhyasutras and Dharmasutra’, Mysore Session, December 2004.

Paper entitled ‘Examination of Truth in Satapath Brahmana’, Proceeding of Indian History Congress, Amritsar session, December 2003.

Paper entitled, ‘Knowledge, Power and Control: Hierarchisation in Grhyasutra and Dharmasutra ’ in ‘INDICA’, Journal of Heras Society, September, 2002.

Main Research Papers Presented (at International Universities /Institutes/ Forums)

1. Caste as Core Terrain of Indian Politico-Economic Interplay: Probing into Contemporary Incidences of Violence in International Conference on ‘Interplay of

Economics, Politics and Society on Development of National’ –ICIEPS-2017 at NIMT, Thimphu, Bhutan, 1-2 July 2017.

2. Identity, Spatial Negotiation and Public Culture of Dalits in Mumbai: Reclaiming the Lost Voices (1920-56 CE) in International Conference on ‘Power, Public Culture and Identity: Towards New Histories of Mumbai at University of Leicester, SOAS with University of Mumbai, 6-7 January 2017.

3. As Sectional Chairperson’s Remarks and Presentation on ‘Gender & Symbols’ in International Seminar on ‘Symbolism in Indian Art, Archaeology and Literature’ at Deccan College Post-Graduate & Research Institute Deemed University, Pune, 1-3 December.

4. Lecture on ‘Ancient Indian History, Art and Literature’ in 135 International Students Studying in India on Various Govt. of India Fellowships, Min.of External Affairs,GOI at Indian Council of Cultural Relations, GOI and Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, 2 January 2016.

5. Paper presented on, ‘Mystery of Caskets at Sopara Stupa’ in International Seminar on Archaeology & Joint Conference of IAS, ISPQS & IHCS at Deccan College Post-Graduate & Research Institute Deemed University, Pune, 6-9 October 2014.

6. Poster Presentation on ‘Sopara of Ancient Times’ in International Seminar on Archaeology & Joint Conference of IAS, ISPQS & IHCS at Deccan College Post-Graduate & Research Institute Deemed University, Pune, 6-9 October 2014.

7. ‘Guru Granth Sahibji and Caste’ in International Conference on ‘Historical Contribution of Shri Guru Granth Sahibji: Cultural and Spiritual Aspects’ at Guru Gobind Singh Endowment Chair, Univ. of Mumbai & SGPC’s Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Mumbai, 17-18 November 2014.

8. ‘Kaleidoscope of Rustic Love and Woman’s Space: Exploring Gathasaptashati’ in a National Seminar by Sahitya Academy on “Tales of Love, Betrayal & Death in Indian Literature”,at Chandigarh, 16-18 March 2012.

9. ‘Probing Gender Imageries: Evaluation of Human Figurines at Inamgaon and Daimabad’ at Zahedan University, Iran, Conference of Society of South Asian Archaeology, 16-18 April, 2012.

10. ‘Technological Evolution, Transformations and Craftsmanship within the site of Inamgaon’ in 1st Biennial Conference-2011 of International Association for Asian Heritage at University of Kelaniya, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-8 April 2011.

11. ‘Overarching Patriarchal Culture of Condemn & Punishment: Tracing Roots of Subjugation of Women with special reference to India’ in conference entitled, eIn the Name of Honour: A Dialogue on Androcentric Matrimonial Practices and Women’s Subjugation in South Asia at Women’s Studies & Development Centre, University of Delhi, 16-18 February 2011.

12. Paper on ‘Mapping Mumbai City’s Liberal Values: Constructing Social & Cultural Inclusivity’ in ‘The City 2nd International Conference’ at Wosk Centre of Dialogue, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 5-6 May 2011.

13. Paper on, ‘Contextualising Buddhism: Transgressing Historicity’ in Buddhism Past and Present at Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, 27-29 January 2011.

14. Revisiting Inamgaon: Gauging Cultural Evolution through Technological Tools in 3RD Congress of Society of South Asian Archaeology at Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 20-21 August 2010.

Text Book Writing (For Govt. of Maharashtra)

Writer, Text book, History, for Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Standard IX, in Marathi & English (2006).

Writer, Text book, Applied History, for Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Standard XII, in Marathi & English (2013).

Popular Articles/Book Review/e-magazine

‘Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s strive for the justice and egalitarian society’, at http://maxmaharashtra.com/2861 (13 April 2017).

Review Article on Short film on existentialism and current urban life entitled, Pathhar (A Plateau) at http://maxmaharashtra.com/3921 (2 June 2017).

Book Review Article in LOKSATTA, (Marathi Newspaper), 13 July 2014 on Romila Thapar, ‘Past as Present: Forging Contemporary Identities Through History’, Aleph Book Company, New Delhi, 2014.

Article entitled, ‘Manavi Jivanachi Vatchal aani Maitree…’, BrainTonic, October November, 2007.

Article entitled, ‘Subaltern Studies: Ek Parichaya’ in YUGANTAR, July 2002. Article entitled, ‘Sanskruticha Itihaas Aani Tantradnyan’ in YUGANTAR,

October - November 2005. 1) Projects & Archaeological Field work completed / undertaken

University Potential for Excellence Project entitled, ‘Computing Social Sciences’, UGC, 2008 onwards.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Centre for Social Justice (Virtual Centre) Under UGC-UPE Scheme Project II on, ‘Understanding Occupational Pursuits of Dalits in Maharashtra: Continuity and Change’, Associated with the project from 2014 to 2016, Total Grant Rs. 55.36 Lakh

Completed Minor Research Project awarded by University of Mumbai under Unsigned Grand of UGC, on ‘Change and Continuity: Law in Grhyasutras – Dharmasutras and Manusmriti’, 2000-2001.

Part of Archaeological excavation work at Junnar (Satvahan Site), Maharashtra by Department of Archaeology, Deccan College, Pune

Part of Archaeological excavation work at Gilund (Chalcolithic site), Rajasthan by University of Pennsylvania, USA and Department of Archaeology, Deccan College, Pune.

Part of Archaeological excavation work at Farmana (Harappan Site), Haryana with Department of Archaeology, Deccan College, Pune. And Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, Kyoto, Japan.

Member, Editorial Board of Research Journals Ancient Asia, International Research Journal. ISSN 2042-5937 Critical Enquiry, Bi-lingual Research Journal. ISSN 0974-0096

Papers/Special Orations by invitation (after 2007) On Gender and Caste. Delivered Plenary Talk on, ‘Qualitative Methods in Social Science: Special

Reference to Studying Marginalised Groups’ at National Workshop on ‘Research on Marginalised Groups in Social Sciences: Conceptual and Methodological Issues’ by Indian Institute of Dalit Studies & IGNTU, 24-27 Sept. 2017.

Invited as Chief speaker at the Mahatma Jotiba Phule Birth Anniversary Deliberation – ‘Identity formation and Jotiba Phule’s Strive for Counter Culture ’ on 11 April 2017, organised by Dept. of Hindi, IGNTU.

Key-not address entitled, ‘Unconventional Methodology and its Application in Recent Feminist Historiography’, National Conference, B. Raghunath Arts, Commerce and Science College, Parbhani, 12-13 January 2016.

Chief Speaker on, ‘Human Rights and Empowerment of Women’, Arts,Science, Commerce College, Mokhada, 20 December 2016.

Invited as Chief speaker at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birth Anniversary Celebrations spoke on ‘Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Ideas of Fraternity, Equality & Justice’ on 14 April 2017 at IGNTU, Amarkantak.

Key Note address, UGC sponsored one day National Seminar on, ‘Variety of History: Subaltern, Oral and Local History’, Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur, Nagpur, 12 March 2011.

On Philosophy of History & Methodology

Inauguration address & Key-note on, ‘Unconventional Methods for Rewriting History of Konkan’ at Konkan Itihas Parishad, Mahad, 20 January 2018.

Lecture on, ‘Evolution of Unconventional Research Methodology during Post-War Period’, spoke as Resource Person in ICSSR Sponsored Capacity Building Program for Social Science organised by Centre for Asian Studies, S.P. University of Pune. May 2017.

Resource Person, Workshop on ‘Ajanta Sculpture Complex’ by Dept. of History, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University(BAMU), Aurangabad, lecture on, ‘New Possibilities of Research on Ajanta’ 2 March 2016.

Resource Person, Workshop on ‘Research Methods in History’, Dept. of History & Ancient Indian Culture, BAMU, Aurangabad, Lecture on, ‘Researching Ancient Indian Society and Culture’14 March 2014.

Workshop on ‘Social History Writing’ by Rajshri Shahu Maharaj Research Centre, BAMU, Aurangabad, Spoke on, ‘Post-Marxism and Writing Social History’, 29-31 March 2012.

Resource Person, Workshop on, ‘Application of SPSS Package in Research’ by Western Regional Centre, ICSSR, Mumbai, Spoke on, ‘Codification of Data and Variables in History & Archaeology Research’, 041-08 June 2012

Resource Person, Workshop on, ‘Research Methodology in Social Sciences’ by Western Regional Centre, ICSSR, Mumbai, Spoke on, ‘Qualitative Methods and Change in Paradigms in Social Science Research’, 11-15 June 2012

Workshop entitled, ‘New Trends in Feminist History Writing’ by BAMU, Aurangabad, ‘Important Conceptual Tools for Feminist Analysis in History’, 10-11 October 2014.

Sectional Presidential address, ‘Data Collection Tools of Subaltern and Local History’, National Seminar at Bhivapur Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur on 12 March 2011.

Panellist for Mini Workshop on ‘Future of the Past’ by International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, TIFR, 22-26 November 2011.

Maharashtra History Conference, Sectional President (Ancient India) Address entitled, ‘Probing into the Knowledge Practice in Ancient Indian History Writing’, Sholapur, December 2010.

Chief guest and speaker, seminar on terror organised by Granthali Prakashan, on Terrorism, Nazism and Humanism. Speech entitled, ‘Sociology of Violence: Human Psyche and Modernism’ 7 June, 2008.

Spoke on, ‘Basic Tenets of Qualitative Research’ in ICSSR Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, by WRC, ICSSR, Mumbai, 11 January 2007.

History/ Archaeology

Delivered Key-note address entitled, ‘Change in Knowledge Practice and Perception of Past’ at National Conference on, ‘British Rule and Its Impact’, organised by ICHR & Vidya Wardhini Sabha’s Arts, Commerce and Science College, Dhule on 27th January 2018.

Key-note address entitled, ‘Historicity of Reform Movement in Maharashtra’, Arts, Commerce & Science, Shivle on 10 December 2013.

Key-note address entitled, ‘Changing Nature of Socio-Economic Problems: Special Reference to Modern Maharashtra’, State Level Seminar, Loknete Vyankatroa Hire College, Nashik on 24-25 February 2012.

Chairperson, Session on Science & Technology in Ancient India, International Conference, Infinity Foundation, USA & Deccan College, Dec. 2007

Chairperson, State level seminar entitled, Adhunik Maharashtrachya Itihasat Striyanche Yogdaan, Vidya Wardhini Sabha’s Arts, Commerce & Science College, Dhule. 4 Feb. 2007.

Sectional President, Khandesh Itihas Parishad, 2007 Lecture as Resource Person for Two Day State level Seminar at Loknete

Vyankatrao Hire College, Nashik, Delivered speech on Making of Intellectual Culture of Modern Maharashtra, 30 January 2012.

Delivered Two Lectures on, ‘Archaeology: Theory and Practice’ & ‘Excavations of Ancient Indian Sites: Problems & Methods’ organised by Adarsh College, Badlapur, 12 October 2011.

Conducted Historian’s Workshop on, ‘Perspectives of Early India: Archaeological, Anthropological and Historical’, organised by Heras Institute, Mumbai, 9.30am to 4.30pm, 6 February 2011.

Pedagogical Tools for UG & PG History Teachers

‘One Day Workshop’, Shikshan Maharshi Dadasaheb Limaye College, Navi Mumbai, Spoke on – Revised Syllabus (FYBA,SemI-II), 6 August 2016

‘One Day Workshop,’ Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, Spoke on – Revised Syllabus (MA, Sem I), 20 August 2016.

‘One Day Workshop’, Dr. Tatyasaheb Natu College, Margtamhane, Konkan, Spoke on –Revised Syllabus (FYBA), 13 August 2016.

Workshop on, ‘Credit System and Syllabus Making – MA, History’ by K.J. Somaiya College, Kopargoan, Univ. Of Pune, 25-26 October 2013

‘One Day Workshop’, Pragati College of Arts & Commerce, Dombivli, Kalyan, Spoke on - Revised Syllabus (FYBA), 13 July 2016.

‘One Day Workshop’, Wada College, Wada, Spoke on – Revised Syllabus (FYBA), 23 July 2016.

Supervision of M.Phil & Ph.D. Students. M.Phil. 1. Prerana Raut, Chinchani Parisaratil Eitihasik Sanshodhan: Ek Adhava,

(Marathi), Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, April 2007 2. Tiwari Sudha, History, Memory and Literature: Partition Narratives of S.H.

Manto, Khushwant Singh and Bhisham Sahni, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, June 2009

3. Kohchade Dhanaraj, Muknayak va Bahishkrut Bharat ya Vartamanpatrachya Aranmbhichya kalatil Dharmachikitsa,(marathi), Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, Nov. 2008.

4. Howal Namrata, Historiographical Survey of Marathi Literature Based on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Religious Conversion, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai ,December 2010.

5. Padmaja Somanchi, Images and Voices of Telgu Women from Community Periodicals (1916-26): With Special Reference to Bombay, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, June 2010.

6. Sonu Gupta, Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, Bombay (1922-1947), Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, Nov. 2012

Ph.D. 1. Sarang Gopinath, Cultural Developments of Konkan (In Marathi), Tilak

Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, July 2010. 2. Rao-Rodrigues Nivedita, A Historical Study of the Socio-Cultural Changes of the

Bharud Tradition in Western India, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, March 2011.

3. Kubal Vrushali, Sopara Through Ages, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, March 2014.

4. Kiran Sawant, Socialist Movement in India with Special Reference to Bombay (1934-55), University of Mumbai, Mumbai, April 2014.

5. Baliram Chavan, Analytical Study of Popular Movement Against the Exploitation of Thane District Subalterns: 1936-1996, (in Marathi) University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Nov. 2016.

6. Pradip Waghmare, Understanding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Contribution Towards the Labour Consciousness in India, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, June 2016.

7. Rewant Singh, Settlement Archaeology of Trade Routes of Western Maharashtra (600 BCE to 300 CE), University of Mumbai, Mumbai, April 2016.

Professional Activities and Service (from 2008 –till the date)

Presenting Officer in Disciplinary Inquiry Committee, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak.

Member, Academic Council, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak.

Member, Faculty of Arts, Swami Ramanad Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded.

Research & Recognition Committee member, Yashawantrao Chavan Mukta Vidyapeeth, Govt. of Maharashtra, Nashik.

Member, Board of Studies, Dept. of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak.

Member, Board of Studies of History, Swami Ramanad Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded.

Member, Board of Studies of History, University of Pune. Member, Board of Studies of Archaeology, Deccan College Post-Graduate &

Research Institute, Pune. Member, Board of Studies, University of Mumbai. Member, Board of Examination, University of Mumbai. Member, Board of Examination, University of Pune. Member, Research & Recognition Committee, BUTR and Faculty of Arts &

Humanities, Yashwantrao Chavan Mukta Vidyapeeth, (YCMV) Nashik. Member, Board of Advisors, UPSC, New Delhi. Member, Board of Advisors, Staff Selection Commission, Govt. of India. Member, Editorial Board, Sesquicentennial Magazine, University of Mumbai. Convener, International Conference on ‘South Asian Archaeology’ in

December 2006, University of Mumbai. Member, Editorial Board, Gazetteers of Maharashtra.

Member, Executive Body, International Organisation - Society for South Asian Archaeology.

Member, Academic Body, International Association for Asian Heritage, Sri Lanka.

Member, Board of Trustees, Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya (Formerly Prince of Wales Museum), Mumbai.

Member, State level Advisory Committee for M.A. & MPhil., YCMV, Nashik Advisor, Reserve Bank of India, Numismatic Museum, Mumbai. Member, Campus Development Committee, University of Mumbai, Mumbai. Member, Maharashtra Adhyayan Kendra, University of Mumbai, Mumbai.

Curriculum Development and Study Material

B.A., M. A., M. Phil & Ph.D. course-work Syllabus of History for University of Mumbai, Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune (Dept. of Archaeology); Yashwantrao Chavan Open University, Nashik; University of Pune, Pune; Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune; Swami Ramathirtha Marathwada University, Nanded; Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, North Maharashtra University (Buddhist Studies) and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak (Ancient Indian Culture and Archaeology)

Life Membership Society of South Asian Archaeology.

Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies. International Association for Asian Heritage. Society of South Asian Archaeology Indian History Congress. Maritime History Society Maharashtra Itihas Parishad Khandesh Itihas Parishad The Museum Society of Bombay Asiatic Society of Bombay