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At a time when the eminent historian became a subject of controversy, News18 traces the roots of the chapters that irk the right-wing understanding of history.

New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration has sought the curriculum vitae (CV) of renowned historian Romila Thapar to review her status as professor emerita.

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The authorities have justified the move on the grounds of changes in rules and regulations of the university regarding the continuation of a professor emeritus after turning 75.

The move has stirred a controversy as a section of the academia feels that this is being done to “dishonour the acclaimed historian", who has been critical of changes in the JNU and for not being on the 'right' side of history writing.

Thapar's run-ins with right-wing thinkers and politicians are not new. Some have in the past eve