Dr Uma Chakravarti is a feminist historian who taught at Miranda House, University College for Women, Delhi, from 1966 to 1998. She writes on Buddhism, early Indian history, the 19th century, and on contemporary issues. She is the author of Social Dimensions of Early Buddhism (1987); Rewriting history: The Life and Times of Pandita Ramabai (1998); Gendering Caste through a Feminist Lens (2002); and Everyday Lives, Everyday Histories: Beyond the Kings and Brahmanas of Ancient India (2006). She has also co-authored Delhi Riots: Three Days in the Life of a Nation (1987); Shadow Lives: Writings on Widowhood (2006); and From Myths to Markets: Essays on Gender (1999). Julia Dutta writes the cover story: dignityfoundation/knowledge/sample-articles-in-dignity-dialogue/261.html
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