Author: Anchit Jain

Links: https://du-in.academia.edu/AnchitJain 

Anchit Jain is a Junior Research Fellow and Research scholar at the University of Delhi, specializing in the ancient and early medieval histories of India. His interdisciplinary approach to research encompasses diverse areas, including the early medieval history of the Thar desert, animal-human interactions, pastoral-nomadism, art history & temple architecture, history of Jain monasticism, and religious practices. He is also deeply engaged in the study of Swaminarayan cultural and intellectual traditions.

Education:

• AdHoc Professor at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, University of Delhi
• Currently Pursuing PhD Scholar at Department of History, University of Delhi
• M.Phil in Religion, Art, Community, and Patronage in Early Medieval Osiān
• M.A. History (Specialization: Ancient Indian History)
• B.A. (Honours) History
• Advance Diploma in Sanskrit
• Certificates in Sanskrit, Jain Art and Aesthetics, Prakrit Language, and Thangkas

Publications and Conference Papers:

Anchit Jain has made significant contributions to the field of history through his publications and conference presentations, including:

• “Situating camels and other animals in the Early Medieval efflorescence of the Thar.”
• “Animal discourse as a Methodological tool for History Writing: Case study of Hyecho’s travelog.”
• “Two Travelers Who Changed the Path: Ācārya Śāntisāgar(s) and the (Trans)Formation of Modern Digambar Jainism.”
• “The yoga-dharma-sām̩khya nexus: An analysis of the terminological consistencies in the Swaminarayan Gitā bhāsya.”
• Anchit’s research sheds light on various aspects of India’s history, and his academic pursuits showcase his dedication to advancing knowledge in the field.

Anchit Jain Books & Papers: https://du-in.academia.edu/AnchitJain

Anchit Jain contribution in BAPS Swaminarayan Organisation’s event  on the “The Role and Contribution of Sages and Saints in the History of India, Ahmedabad, India”

https://www.baps.org/News/2023/PSM100-The-Role-and-Contribution-of-Sages-and-Saints-in-the-History-of-India-22955.aspx 

Anchit Jain Session on “An Introduction to Jaina Art of ChotaNagpur Region| Miss Nikita Singh| Ancient Jainism| Anchit Jain”

https://youtu.be/7ZWTOXyOAfA?si=E-zRaaUbpzrlPJfx 

Anchit Jain Contribution to the INTACH Magazine “Parampara”

https://www.youngintach.org/files/parampara-issue3.pdf 

Scholar Anchit  Jain Exploring the old ancient temples

We welcome Anchit Jain  for being a part of the ITAC team!!