Synopsis This book, Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri as a Historian, is a milestone in the field of Indian Historiography.  Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri was a distinguished scholar and academician.  His Political History of Ancient India has deserved commendation from the students and scholars of India and abroad.  He had reconstructed the history of ancient India through his thorough research.  He had given a toe challenge to the colonial historiography.  The most neglected aspect of Indian History was the historical geography which Prof. Raychaudhuri analysed vividly and opened new horizons for the scholars of the land to pursue further research in this field.  His critical analysis on Indian religion, particularly on Vaishnavism, has earned him immortal fame.  For his erudition, he became the member of many learned societies of India including Indian History congress and served in various capacities contributing in his own way to the growth of knowledge.  This book, revealing the contributions of Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri to the historiography of India, will be indispensable for the students and teachers of Indian historiography.