Medieval Indian Economic History, Maritime History, Dalit Studies

1. 26 Years

Post Graduate Level

:

Research Methodology Historical Application in Tourism Historiography Socio-Economic History of Medieval India

1. Maritime History of Medieval India
2. Dalit Studies

Ph.D. Candidates	:	Awarded: 07 Under Supervision: 07
M.Tech./M.Phil. Candidates	:	M.Phil Awarded: 31

1. 1- Indian History Congress
2. 2- International Association of Historians of Asia
3. 3- Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies
4. 4- Orissa History Congress

1. Identity of the Marginalized: A Discourse on the Dalits of Western Orissa. Sponsored Research Project, ICSSR, New Delhi 15,00,000/- April, 2014 – March, 2016 Completed
2. Urbanization in Medieval Orissa DRS-III, SAP,UGC, New Delhi. 45,000/- April,2009 – March, 2014 Completed
3. Merchants, Companies and Trade: Studies in Maritime History of Orissa, 1600-1800. Major Research Project, UGC, New Delhi 3,00,600/- April,2008– March, 2011 Completed
4. Encyclopedia of Middle East and South Asia Berkshire Reference Works, USA-2011 - 2012 Completed
5. Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore and Folk life ABC – CLIO, INC, Cremona Santa Barbara, California, USA 36,000/- 2010 Completed
6. Encyclopedia of International Security, CQ Press, A division of Congressional Quarterly,Inc Washington, D.C., U.S.A. 85,000/- September,2006-July, 2007 Completed
7. American Espionage: A Historical Encyclopedia ABC – CLIO, INC, Cremona Santa Barbara, California, USA 48,000/- 2005 - 2006 Completed
8. Economic History of Medieval Orissa DRS-II, SAP, UGC, New Delhi 1,40,000/- April,2004-March,2009 Completed
9. Trade and Commerce in Medieval Orissa Minor Research Project, University Unassigned Grant, UGC 25,000/- June,2003-May,2004 Completed
10. Encyclopedia of Modern Asian Studies Berkshire Reference Works,USA 60,000/- February,2001-August,2001 Completed
11. Socio-Economic Conditions of the people of Western Orissa (Medieval and Modern Period) DRS-I,SAP, UGC, New Delhi 1,00,000/- April,2001 – March,2002 Completed

International Publications

2014
1. The city in History; Balasore as a Port City in seventeenth Century Orissa”, Shoryabhumi: A peer reviewed International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. III, Issue-1, Aug.-Oct., 2014, Raigad, Maharastra, ISSN: 2319-720X.
2013
2. The Eastern Coast of India: A Focus on Inter-Regional Trading Network under the Mughals”, Shoryabhumi: A peer reviewed International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. I, Issue-1, Feb-Apr., 2013, Raigad, Maharastra, ISSN: 2319-720X. Page No.75-78
3. European Traders and Indigenous Merchants of Seventeenth Century Orissa”, Shoryabhumi: A peer reviewed International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. I, Issue-3, August-Oct., 2013, Raigad, Maharastra, ISSN: 2319-720X
4. The Pattern of Commercial activities in 17th century Orissa” , Shoryabhumi: A peer reviewed International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. I, Issue-4, Nov. 2013-Jan.2014, Raigad, Maharastra, ISSN: 2319-720X
2012
5. Markets, Prices and Inter – Regional Trading Network: The Eastern Coast of India under the Mughals”, Central Indian Journal of Historical and Archaeological Research, Vol.I (No.3), Career Research Institute, Neemuch, July-Sept., 2012. ISSN: 2277-4157. Page No.72-80
2009
6. European Influence on Indian Trading Pattern: A Special Reference to Seventeenth Century Orissa, Lyncean: Journal of Cultural and Historical Studies, Vol.II, Issue-I, Ajmer, Rajastan, January, 2009. ISSN: 0973-9580. Page No.88-106.
7. The Glory of Trade, Culture and State: Interaction and Impact in Pre-Colonial Orissa with South-East Asia, History Today, Journal of History and Historical Archaeology, No.10, New Delhi, 2009. Page No.51-55
8. Textile Technology in Medieval Orissa: A Case Study of Production and Export During the 17th and 18th Centuries, ICFAI Journal of History and Culture, Vol.III, No.2 & 3, ICFAI University Press, Hyderabad, July-October, 2009. ISSN: 0973-8517. Page No.56-66
2007
9. Commercial Organization and Companies: A Study on Eastern Coast of India with special reference to Orissa in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, ICFAI Journal of History and Culture, Vol.I, No.3, ICFAI University Press, Hyderabad, October, 2007. ISSN:0973-8517. Page No.52-77
10. Forts of Eastern India with Special Reference to Orissa, (Special Issue on Defense), Teaching South Asia, An Internet Journal on Pedagogy, Vol.III, Missouri, U.S.A., Summer, 2007. ISSN: 1529-8558
2005
11. Urbanization in Medieval Orissa: The Role of Ports and Its Hinterland during 17th Century, The Historical Review, Vol.XIII (New Series) Number 1& 2 (Combined), Kolkata, 2005. ISSN: 0970-3314. Page No.44-64
2004
12. A Discourse on the River Ports of Orissa: A Case Study of Cuttack and Pipli, Historical Review, Vol.XII, Calcutta, 2004. (Co-Author Prof.P.P.Mishra). ISSN:0970-3314

National Publications

2013
1. People, Places and Production: Orissa under the Mughals, Journal of New Aspects of History of Orissa, Vol. XV, Delhi, 2013. ISBN: 978-81-88808-85-7. Page No. 01-17
2011
2. The Caliphate and the Delhi Sultanate: The Theory of Governance in Islam, Journal of New Aspects of History of Orissa, Vol. XIV, New Delhi, 2011. ISBN: 978-81-88808-85-7. Page No.23-32
2009
3. Identity of the Marginalized: Dalits in the New Millennium: Reflections on Social Transformation in India, Utkal Historical Research Journal, P.G.Department of History, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 2009. Page No.292-301
4. Production, Structure and Export: Organization of Textile Industry in Seventeenth century Orissa, The Journal of Orissan History, Vol.XXII, Bhubaneswar, Dec., 2009. Page No.92-104
2008
5. Winds of Change and Links of Continuity: Commercial transaction between Orissa and Maldives in the 17th Century, Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies, Visva-Bharati, Shantiniketan, West Bengal, 2008. Page No.33-38.
6. European Mercantile Communities in Orissa, 1600 – 1750, The Journal of Orissan History, Vol.XXI, Bhubaneswar, Dec., 2008. Page No.127-132
2007
7. Free and Open Trade in Orissa: Changing South-East Asian relationship during Seventeenth Century, Annual Journal of Society for Education Tradition and Unity, Sambalpur, 2007. Page No.58-66
8. Pipli : The Lost and Forgotten Port of Medieval Orissa , The Journal of Orissan History, Vol.XX, Bhubaneswar, Dec., 2007. Page No.95-101
2006
9. Developments Within: Urban Process and Brahman Migration in the Early Medieval Orissa, Annual Journal of Society for Education Tradition and Unity, Sambalpur, 2006. Page No.48-52.
10. Trading Community of Orissa under the Mughals, The Journal of Orissan History, Vol.XIX, Bhubaneswar, Dec., 2006. Page No.88-95
2005
11. Agrarian Economy of Mughal Orissa, The Journal of Orissan History, Vol.XVIII, Bhubaneswar, 2005. Page No.45-51
12. Urbanization in Medieval Orissa: The Role of Ports and Its Hinterland during 17th Century, The Historical Review, Vol.XIII (New Series) Number 1& 2 (Combined), Kolkata, 2005. ISSN: 0970-3314. Page No.44-64
2004
13. Some Aspects of Economic Condition in Medieval Orissa, Special Volume of Orissa Vision-2036, Cuttack, 2004. Page No.54-56
14. Prospects of Regional Trade: A Study on Commercial Activities of Orissa during Seventeenth Century, Journal of New Aspects of History of Orissa, Vol. XIII, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, 2004
15. Industrial Production of Orissa under the Mughals, The Journal of Orissan History, Vol.XVII, Bhubaneswar, 2004. Page No.51-59
16. Inter and Intra Commercial Activities of Orissa: A Case Study of Seventeenth Century in Regional Perspective, Utkal Historical Research Journal, P.G.Department of History, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 2004. Page No.84-93.
2003
17. The European Settlement in the Eastern Coast of India: A case Study of the Ports of Orissa (1630-1740), Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sambalpur University, Vol. II, 2003. Page No.63-72
18. Khem Chand: A Seventeenth Century Merchant Magnate of Orissa, Journal of New Aspects of History of Orissa, Vol. XII, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, 2003
2002
19. Orissa and her Overseas Trade during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Journal of Historical Researches, Vol.XLI (2) – XLII, No.2, Department of History, Ranchi University, Jharkhand, 2002. Page No.57-66
20. Irrigation : A Special Reference to Canal Irrigation of Colonial Orissa, Journal of New Aspects of History of Orissa, Vol. XI, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, 2002. Page No.42-46
21. Maritime Commerce of Orissa in the Seventeenth Century, Utkal Historical Research Journal, P.G.Department of History, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Vol. XV, 2002. Page No.12-18
2001
22. The Export of Cotton Yarn used as Ballast Commodity from the Ports of Orissa in the second half of the Seventeenth Century, New Aspects of History of Orissa, Vol. IX, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, 2000. Page No.73-76
23. Prospects of Textile Trade in Orissa –1600-1750, New Aspects of History of Orissa, Vol. X, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, 2001. Page No.87-93
1998
24. The Items of Export Commodities from Orissa in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, New Aspects of History of Orissa, Vol. VIII, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, 1998. Page No.56-61

International Conferences

1. Attended the Sixth Biennial International Conference of the Indian Association of Asian and Pacific Studies and Presented Paper on “The Pattern of Overseas Trade in 17th Century Orissa: Towards a Commercial Interaction under the Mughals”, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, December 17-19, 2012
2. Attended the XX Conference of the International Association of Historians of Asia and presented paper on “The Khalifa and the Delhi Sultans: An Analysis of their Interaction”, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 14 – 17 November, 2008
3. Attended the 3rd Biennial International Conference of the Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies and Presented Paper on “Maritime Commerce of Medieval Orissa for the History of South-East Asia”, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, 13-15 October, 2006
4. Attended the First Biennial International Conference of the Indian Association of Asian and Pacific Studies and Presented Paper on “External Trade of Orissa in the Seventeenth Century, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, 1st-3rd March, 2002

National Conferences

1. Attended the 35th Session of the Odishan History Congress and Presided over Medieval Odishan History, Culture, Heritage and Archaeology Session, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, 21-23 February, 2014
2. Attended the 74th Session of the Indian History Congress, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, 17-19 January,2014.
3. Attended National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Early Historic Archaeology in Eastern India”, P.G.Dept. of History, Sambalpur University, 26th Mar. 2013.
4. Attended the 34th Session of the Orissan History Congress and presented paper on “Trends in Medieval Indian Historiography”, Vyasa Nagar College, Jajpur, 17-18 Jan. 2013
5. Attended National Seminar on “The Heritage Management Of Historical Monuments in Medieval India” Chhatrasal Government Post Graduate College, Panna, M.P., 14-15 April, 2012
6. Attended Workshop on “ Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Knowledge Era” jointly organized by the National Development Corporation, New Delhi and Sambalpur University, 14th March, 2012.
7. Attended the 33rd Session of the Orissan History Congress and presented paper on “Emergence and Trend of Urbanization in Medieval Orissa”, Berhampur University, Bhanja Vihar, Berhampur, Ganjam, Orissa, 21-22 January, 2012
8. Attended Prof. K.C. Panigrahi Memorial National Seminar on “Varna, Jati and Reshaping the Early Odia Society”, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Orissa, 18th May, 2011
9. Attended Prof. Jagannath Patnaik Memorial National Seminar on “Rethinking History Today”, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Orissa, 18th May, 2011
10. Attended Lecture Series and Colloquium on “Connecting Contemporary Orissa: Structure, Agency and Discourse”, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Orissa, 17-18 May, 2011
11. Attended National Seminar on “Political Violence and Terrorism” P.G. Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Sambalpur University, Orissa, Feb, 28.- March,01, 2011
12. Attended the 32nd Session of the Orissan History Congress and presented paper on “Emergence and Trend of Urbanization in Medieval Orissa”, B.J.B. College, Bhubaneswar, 26-27 March, 2011
13. Attended the 31st Session of the Orissan History Congress, Ispat College, Rourkela, Orissa, 17-18th March, 2010
14. Attended UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Urbanization in Orissa” and presented paper on ‘Urbanization in Medieval Orissa, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, Orissa, 13th Feb. 2010
15. Attended the ICHR Sponsored Prof. Jagannath Patnaik Memorial National Seminar on “Maritime Activities of Orissa: From Earliest Times to Present Day”, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Orissa, 8th November, 2009
16. Attended the 30th Session of the Orissan History Congress , Vyasanagar College, Jajpur, Orissa, 17-18th Jan.2009.
17. Attended National Seminar on “Trends of Socio-Political Consciousness in Orissa (1450-1950)” and presented paper on ‘The Glory of Trade, Culture and State: Interaction and Impact in Pre-Colonial Orissa, P.G. Department of History, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 23-24 March, 2008.
18. Attended the 29th Session of the Orissan History Congress and presented paper on “Subsistence Economy: Changing Profile of Orissan Tribes”, Sailabala College, Cuttack, 19-20 January, 2008
19. Attended the 68th Session of the Indian History Congress and presented paper on “Tribes of Orissa and their Subsistence Economy” University of Delhi, Delhi, 28-30 December, 2007
20. Attended UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Dominance and Resistance in Indian History with special Reference to Orissa and presented paper on ‘Commercial Dominance: The beginnings of European Trade with Orissa, P.G.Department of History, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 17-18 March, 2007
21. Attended National Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage of Orissa and presented paper on “Production, Structure and Export: Organization of Textile Industry in 17th Century Orissa”, P.G.Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, Orissa, 16-18 October, 2006.
22. Attended the 66th Session of the Indian History Congress and presented paper on “Urban Growth in Early Medieval Orissa: Contribution of Brahmins”, Viswa Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal, 28-30 January, 2006.
23. Attended the ICHR Sponsored Prof. Jagannath Patnaik Memorial National Seminar on “Sources of History of Orissa: Identification, Documentation and Utilization” and presented paper on ‘Trade and Commerce of eighteenth Century Orissa: A study on Selected Source Materials’ Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Orissa, 23-24th April, 2005
24. Attended the UGC sponsored Prof. Jagannath Patnaik Memorial National Seminar on “Cultural Identity of Tribal of Orissa: Background, Changes and Continuities” and presented paper on ‘Economic Life of the Tribal of Western Orissa during Colonial Period’, Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Orissa, 22-23rd April, 2005
25. Attended the 65th Session of the Indian History Congress and presented paper on “Maritime Commerce of South-East Asia: A case study of Mercantile activity with Orissa”, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, 28th –30th Dec.2004
26. Attended the Symposium on Maritime Commerce of Orissa with Reference to Paradeep Port, P.G.Department of History, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 6th-7th November, 2004.
27. Attended the 26th Session of the Orissa History Congress and presented paper on “Merchants and mariner: Oceanic Trade of Orissa during Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries”, , P.G.Department of History, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 6th-7th November, 2004
28. Attended the 64th Session of the Indian History Congress and presented Paper on “Pipli: The Lost and Forgotten Port of Medieval Orissa”, Mysore, Karnataka, 28th-30th Dec. 2003.
29. 1. Attended National Seminar on “Freedom Movement in India”, Organised by P.G. Department of History, Sambalpur University, Orissa, 7th -9th Dec. 1998.
30. Attended 62nd Session of the Indian History Congress and Presented Paper on “Maritime Commerce of Orissa in the Seventeenth Century”, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.28th –30th Dec.2000.
31. 3. Attended the 63rd Session of the Indian History Congress and Presented Paper on “The Export Trade: Textile as an Item of export Commodities from Orissa in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Amritsar, Punjab, 28th-30th Dec.2002,
32. 4. Attended Jagannath Pattanaik Memorial National Seminar on “Perspectives on Orissan Culture: Changes and Continuities” and Presented Paper on “Changing Patterns of Commercial Scenario: Ports of Littoral Orissa during Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries”, Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Orissa, 6th-7th April, 2003,

1. Maritime Culture of Orissa in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, in N.Patanaik edited Glimpses of Orissan Culture, Cuttack, 2004. Page No.92-123
2. Economic Life of the Tribals of Western Orissa during Colonial Period’, Glory of Indian Tribes: A Focus on Orissa, (ed.), Nihar Pattanaik, Delhi, 2006. Page No.137-147
3. Ports and its Hinterland during the 17th and 18th centuries Medieval Orissa, Urbanization in India: Problems and Challenges, P.P.Mishra (ed.), Shivalik Prakashan, Delhi, 2011. Page No.194-222
4. Textile Technology in Medieval Orissa: A Case Study of Production and Export During the 17th and 18th Centuries”, in R.L.Hangloo (ed.), History of Science and Technology: Exploring the New Themes, Rawat Publication, New Delhi, 2011. Page No.117-130

1. A. INTERNATIONAL:-
2. (i) Member: (Organizing Committee): -
3. 1. The 2nd Biennial International Conference of the Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies and Presented Paper on “Companies and Commerce: The European Settlement Round the Orissa Coast during Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Sambalpur University, Orissa, 29th-31st January, 2004.
5. B. NATIONAL:-
7. (i) Member: (Organizing Committee): -
8. 1. The National Seminar on “Nrusingha Guru: The Gandhi of Western Orissa”, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, Orissa, 17th July,2002.
9. 2. The Silver Jubilee Session of the Orissa History Congress and Presented Paper on “The Merchants of Seventeenth Century Orissa”, Sambalpur University, Orissa, 2nd –3rd November 2003,
10. 3. The National Seminar on History and Culture of South Kosala, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, Orissa, 3rd-4th November 2003.
11. 4. The National Seminar on “History and Culture of Orissa” and presented paper on ‘Orissa and South-East Asia: Commercial Interaction during Seventeenth Century’, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, Orissa, 27-28th March, 2005.
12. 5. The National Seminar on “Art And Archaeology in Orissa, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Orissa, 28-29 March, 2007.
13. 6. Organizing Secretary for National Seminar on “Urban Culture in India” P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Orissa, 29-30, March, 2010.
15. (ii) Director:-
17. 1. The National Seminar on “Resistance against Colonialism: Life and Times of Veer Surendra Sai”, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, Orissa, 8th March, 2008.
18. 2. The National Seminar on “Maritime History of Eastern India”, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, Orissa, 6th -7th March, 2012.
19. 3. The National Seminar on “Historical Perspectives on Identities: Issues and Challenges”, P.G.Department of History, Sambalpur University, Odisha, 23rd March, 2014.

1. 1. Secretary – Departmental Teacher’s Council- May 1999 to June 2004.
2. 2. Assistant Teacher - In-Charge, Examinations, P.G.Dept. of History(Auto), S.U. – 1st June 2001 to 31st May 2003.
3. 3. Assistant Superintendent, Brahmaputra Hostel (Boy’s Hostel No.1), Sambalpur University - 1st July 1998 to 31st May 2000.
4. 4. Assistant Superintendent, S.J.Women’s Hostel –1st June-2004 to 31st May 2006.
5. 5. Programme Officer NSS Unit, Sambalpur University, December 2001 to June, 2003.
6. 6. Secretary, Sports Council, Sambalpur University, June 2004 to May 2006.
7. 7. Counsellor (M.A. History) – IGNOU Study Centre, G.M.College, Sambalpur, April 2005 to 2009.
8. 8. Member – Governing Body of the Jyoti Vihar Junior College, Sambalpur University, June 2006 to 2008.
9. 9. Tabulator - +3 Arts, Science and Commerce, Sambalpur University,
10. 10. Associate Vice-President - Sambalpur University Athletics Club, June 2006 to May 2007.
11. 11. Member – International Advisory and Editorial Review Board of Scientific Journal International, USA.
12. 12. Resource Person – UGC Academic Staff College, Sambalpur University.
13. 13. Secretary – Departmental Teacher’s Council- June 2008 to continuing.
14. 14. Assistant Superintendent – M.Phil Hostel, (Hostel No.5), Sambalpur University, 1st June 2008 – 31st May,2010.
15. 15. Assistant Centre Superintendent – UGC-NET Examination, Sambalpur University, December, 2008.
16. 16. Teacher - In-Charge, Examinations, P.G.Dept. of History (Auto), S.U. – June 2009 to June, 2014.
17. 17. Zone Supervisor - +3 Second University Examination, Sambalpur University, 2009.
18. 18. Associate Vice-President - Sambalpur University Cultural Society, June 2009 to May 2010.
19. 19. Superintendent – Bhagirathi Boy’s Hostel, June 2010 – May, 2012.
20. 20. Vice President – Athletic Club, Sambalpur University, June, 2011- May, 2012.
21. 21. Coordinator – Refresher course in History, ASC, Sambalpur University, 2011.
22. 22. Coordinator – Research Cell, Sambalpur University, 2012-13.
23. 23. Member – International Editorial Board of Shoryabhumi: A peer reviewed International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Raigad, Maharastra,
24. 24. Superintendent – Narmada Ladies Hostel, June 2013 – August, 2014.
25. 25. Vice-President – Sambalpur University Teacher’s Association.

Present Address :  Prof. K.N. Sethi, (Professor & Head) P.G. Department of History Sambalpur University Jyoti Vihar, Burla Odisha-768019

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