15-422: Kashi Prasad Jayaswal (27 November 1881 – 4 August 1937) was an Indian historian and lawyer. Jayaswal's works Hindu Polity (1918) and History of India, 150 A.D. to 350 A.D. (1933) are classics of ancient Indian historical literature. Among other things, he is credited with showing that Indian republics, based on principles of representation and collective decision-making, were among the most democratic polities of
30-528: A population of 3,676,841, This gives it a ranking of 75th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 2,399 inhabitants per square kilometre (6,210/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 17.32%. Varanasi has a sex ratio of 909 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 77.05%. 43.44% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 13.24% and 0.78% of
45-519: A population of 233,691 and the urban agglomeration had a population of 245,817. The municipality had a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males and 11.9% of the population were under six years old. Effective literacy was 78.25%; male literacy was 83.85% and female literacy was 71.80%. Indian Standard Time is calculated from the clock tower in Mirzapur nearly exactly on the reference longitude of Indian Standard Time at 82°30'E, within 4 angular minutes,
60-672: A property shared by Tuni , a town in Andhra Pradesh . This is because there is a time lag of two hours between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh . Hence, this was taken as the Standard Meridian for the whole country. Mirzapur benefits from a university, Rajiv Gandhi South Campus at Barkachha acquired by BHU , on lease in perpetuity from Bharat Mandal Trust in April 1979 with an area of 1104 hectare situated about 8 km South West of Mirzapur City. At present RGSC (Rajiv Gandhi South Campus)
75-592: Is a city in Uttar Pradesh , India . It is known for its carpets and brassware industries, and the tradition of kajari and birha music. Straddled by the Maikal Hills , it served as the headquarters of the Mirzapur district . Mirzapur is located at 25°09′N 82°35′E / 25.15°N 82.58°E / 25.15; 82.58 . It has an average elevation of 80 metres (265 feet). Mirzapur lies between
90-612: Is spread over 2700 acres and has been used to run special courses of Banaras Hindu University. Ambika Devi Senior Secondary School in Panwari Kalan is also located in Mirzapur. Varanasi district Varanasi district is a district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh , with the holy city of Varanasi as the district headquarters. It is also the headquarters of the Varanasi division which contains 4 districts (including Varanasi). It
105-418: Is surrounded by Mirzapur district , Jaunpur district , Ghazipur district , Chandauli district , and Bhadohi district . The Ganga (Ganges) river flows through the district. Part of the Varanasi division , the district occupies an area of 1,535 square kilometres (593 sq mi) and as of the 2011 Census of India, it had a population of 3,676,841. According to the 2011 census , Varanasi district has
120-500: The Calcutta High Court , where he came into contact with Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee , who inspired Jayaswal to undertake further research in ancient Indian history. Jayaswal moved to Patna in 1916, and remained there. A prolific scholar, Jayaswal wrote more than 120 research papers in addition to 11 books and numerous commentaries and translations. He also played a pioneering role in excavating and restoring ancient sites, including
135-587: The Ganga separates the Tehsil of Chunar from the district of Varanasi , has Mirzapur a natural frontier. The Chanvar fields, considered to be one of the most fertile land tracts in India, are located on Gangetic flood plains of the district. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5° E longitude, from the Mirzapur Clock Tower . As of the 2011 census , Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal municipality had
150-706: The ancient world. K. P. Jayaswal was born in Mirzapur , North-Western Provinces (now in Uttar Pradesh ), and graduated from Allahabad University . He went on to Jesus College, Oxford University, where he was awarded the Davis Scholarship in Chinese and graduated with a M.A. in Ancient Indian History in 1909. He was called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in London in 1910. After returning to India, Jayaswal set up practice at
165-400: The parallels of 23.52 & 25.32 North latitude and 82.7 and 83.33 East longitude. It forms a portion of the Varanasi district . On the north and north-east it is bounded by Varanasi district, on the south by Sonbhadra district and on the north-west by Prayagraj district . The shape to the north and west is totally regular. In no direction, except for about 13 km in the north-east where
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#1733202699292180-578: The university of Nalanda in modern Bihar . He was also an expert in numismatics , and his discovery of several coins of the Maurya and Gupta periods led to his being the first Indian to be invited to speak at the Royal Asiatic Society of London in 1931. Historian R. C. Majumdar criticized his theories about the Gupta history as "too conjectural and full of wild guesses to be seriously considered". He
195-536: The young poet. Much later, he wrote in Kalpna , a magazine published from Hyderabad : It was a good thing that Jaiswalji was my first admirer. Now when I have savoured the love and encouragement of the Sun, Moon, Varun, Kuber, Indra, Brihaspati, Shachi and Brahmani, it is clear that none of them was like Jaiswalji. As I heard the news of his death, the world became a dark place for me. I did not know what to do." Actually Jaiswalji
210-551: Was the first person to appreciate the historical sense in the poetry of Dinkar. The K. P. Jayaswal Research Institute in Patna was established by the Government of Bihar in 1950 with the object of promoting "historical research, archaeological excavation and investigations and publication of works of permanent value to scholars". The institute is currently based out of Patna Museum . Mirzapur Mirzapur ( pronunciation )
225-460: Was twice elected president of the Numismatic Society of India , and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by Benares Hindu University and Patna University . Jayaswal is the grandfather of Oxford economist Sanjaya Lall . Jayaswal loved Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' like a son and assisted him during the early days of his poetic career. His death in 1937 was a blow to
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