Historian Prof Settar passes away
Settar, known for his multi-disciplinary work, held several key positions, including in the Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR). He was at present a Professor Emeritus at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS).
Prof S Settar BENGALURU: Renowned historian Prof S Settar passed away in a Bengaluru hospital early on Friday. He was 85.
Battling age-related health issues, Settar was admitted to the hospital about a week ago. Born in Hampasagar in Ballari, Settar completed graduation in Mysuru and then completed Ph.D in Dharwad before moving to Cambridge university to get another Ph.D.
Settar, known for his multi-disciplinary work, held several key positions, including in the Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR). He was at present a Professor Emeritus at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS).
From linguistics, epigraphy and anthropology to religions and art history, Settar worked tirelessly through the years and his close associates said he was working on something even in the past few months.
Historian HS Gopal Rao told TOI: "It is a massive loss. Settar's contributions were not limited to just one branch of history. From art history to culture and from languages and religion to philosophy and archaeology, his contributions in documenting history have been unparalleled. In fact, the first volume of another publication is now ready, he was working till the very end."
From his first published book on Shravanabelagola in 1981 to Jain rituals in Karnataka, Settar worked extensively on the subject. He also keenly studied the growth of Kannada language through the ages, and his book "Shangam Tamilagam," a seminal work in the study of the early period of Dravidian languages was even recognised by the Sahitya Akademi in 2008.
His two other important works are: "Inviting Death, Historical Experiment on Sepulcher Hill, (1986)", and "Inviting Death: Indian Attitude Towards the Ritual Death (1989)."
Battling age-related health issues, Settar was admitted to the hospital about a week ago. Born in Hampasagar in Ballari, Settar completed graduation in Mysuru and then completed Ph.D in Dharwad before moving to Cambridge university to get another Ph.D.
Settar, known for his multi-disciplinary work, held several key positions, including in the Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR). He was at present a Professor Emeritus at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS).
From linguistics, epigraphy and anthropology to religions and art history, Settar worked tirelessly through the years and his close associates said he was working on something even in the past few months.
Historian HS Gopal Rao told TOI: "It is a massive loss. Settar's contributions were not limited to just one branch of history. From art history to culture and from languages and religion to philosophy and archaeology, his contributions in documenting history have been unparalleled. In fact, the first volume of another publication is now ready, he was working till the very end."
From his first published book on Shravanabelagola in 1981 to Jain rituals in Karnataka, Settar worked extensively on the subject. He also keenly studied the growth of Kannada language through the ages, and his book "Shangam Tamilagam," a seminal work in the study of the early period of Dravidian languages was even recognised by the Sahitya Akademi in 2008.
His two other important works are: "Inviting Death, Historical Experiment on Sepulcher Hill, (1986)", and "Inviting Death: Indian Attitude Towards the Ritual Death (1989)."
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