Prof. Chakravarti

Uma Chakravarti is a distinguished feminist historian who has taught at Miranda House College for Women, Delhi University. She writes on Buddhism, early Indian history, the nineteenth century, and contemporary issues. Among her publications are: Delhi Riots: Three Days in the Life of a Nation and many edited volumes. She is closely involved with the women’s movement and the movement for democratic rights in India. She has been part of many fact-finding teams to investigate human rights violations, communal violence, and state repression.