Herodotus is often referred to as
the "father of history." He was a Greek historian who lived in the
5th century BCE and is best known for his work "The Histories," which
is considered one of the earliest and most influential works of history in
Western literature.
Herodotus' work is notable for its scope and its
focus on the Persian Wars between Greece and Persia. He also included
ethnographic and geographical information about the cultures and societies he
encountered in his travels, making his work a valuable source of information
about the ancient world.
While Herodotus' methods and accuracy have been criticized by some modern historians, his contributions to the development of historical writing and the preservation of historical knowledge have been widely recognized and celebrated.
who is the father of history in
india
In India, the title of
"father of history" is often attributed to Kalhana, a Kashmiri
historian who lived in the 12th century CE. Kalhana is best known for his work,
the "Rajatarangini," which is a comprehensive chronicle of the kings
of Kashmir.
The "Rajatarangini" is a valuable source
of information on the history, religion, culture, and society of Kashmir during
the 8th-12th centuries CE. Kalhana's work is also notable for its literary
style, which blends historical fact with mythology and legend, and for its
focus on the lives of ordinary people, rather than just rulers and elites.
While Kalhana's work has been criticized by some
historians for its inaccuracies and biases, it remains an important source of
information on the history of Kashmir and a valuable example of the historical
writing tradition in India.