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Eminent Indian historian Sumit Sarkar dies at 87
Published Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Updated August 13
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Eminent Marxist historian and scholar of modern Indian history, Sumit Sarkar, died at a private hospital in New Delhi on Thursday (August 13, 2026).
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- The Hindu
The article emphasizes Sumit Sarkar's academic contributions, particularly his unique approach as a Marxist historian delving into culture and emotions, and his personal impact on students and colleagues.
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