Dr. Ajit Kumar Sahoo

• Historical Theories and Methods
• Economic History of Modern India
• Environmental History of Modern India
• India Since Independence
• Social Emancipation Movements in India
• Socio-Cultural History of Modern India

• Book
  • Co-edited, Resisting Dominance: Situating Jayee Rajguru in the Khurda Uprising of 1804, New Delhi, ISBN: 9789391685041, 2023.
• Book Chapters (Authored/Edited)
  • “Quest for Identity: History, Literature and Regional Consciousness in Colonial Orissa”, in Ramesh Chandra Sahu (ed.), India at a Glance, Bhanjanagar: Loharkhandi Sahitya Sansad, 2015, ISBN: 978-93-84415-32-7.
• Articles in Journals/Proceedings
  • “The Depressed Class Movement in Colonial India: Historical Reflections”, Manjari: Journal of Science and Social Science, Vol. 20, 2025–26, ISSN: 0974-9896.
  • “The Paiks and the Politics of Identity in Colonial and Post-Colonial Odisha”, Studies in History and Culture, Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025.
  • “Vocalisation of Oriya Women through Education during Colonial Period”, Utkal Historical Research Journal (UHRJ), Vol. XXXI, Bhubaneswar, ISSN: 0976-2132, 2018.
  • “Invoking the Past: The Paiks and Identity Formation in Colonial and Post-Colonial Orissa”, Utkal Historical Research Journal (UHRJ), Vol. XXX, Bhubaneswar, ISSN: 0976-2132, 2017.
  • “Utkal Sammilani and Politics of Vernacular Nationalism in Colonial Odisha, 1903–1936”, Utkal Historical Research Journal (UHRJ), ISSN: 0976-2132, 2015.
  • “Writing ‘Own’ History: Early History Writings and Identity Formation in Colonial Orissa”, Proceedings of the 32nd Session of the South Indian History Congress, Chennai, 2012.

• Ashis Kumar Sahoo
  • Title of the Dissertation: Colonial Linkage: Development of Railway in Orissa, 1895–1947 (Pursuing since 26.02.2022)
• Goutam Behera
  • Title of the Dissertation: Prison in Colonial Orissa, 1803–1947 (Pursuing since 12.04.2022)
• Aliva Panda
  • Title of the Dissertation: Locating “Self”: Development of Feminism in Orissa, 1920–1947 (Pursuing since 12.04.2022)
• Mandakinee Dhal
  • Title of the Dissertation: Development of Depressed Class Education in Colonial Orissa, 1866–1947 (Pursuing since 15.09.2022)

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• Talks
  • Resource Person: “Are Colonial Archives Reliable Sources of Indian History?”, Workshop on Rewriting the Past: New Trends, Methods and Debates in Historical Studies, Department of History, Berhampur University, 18 April 2026.
  • Resource Person: “Bridging the Gap: Mahatab’s Vision for Inclusive Education and Equal Opportunity”, National Conference on Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab: A Visionary Leader and his Role in Nation Building, Department of History, Berhampur University, 21–22 March 2025.
  • Invited Talk: “The Paik Rebellion of 1817: An Armed Uprising against British Rule in Odisha”, Department of History, Pattamundai College, Kendrapara, 7 January 2025.
  • Resource Person: “Exploring Local History: Trends and Approaches”, International Conference (ICH 2.0) on Relooking at Indian History: Science, Belief and Narrative, Department of History, Berhampur University, 4 October 2023.
  • Invited Talk: “Does History Matter?”, Department of History, Salipur Autonomous College, Cuttack, 26 February 2021.
  • Talk: “Prof. Henry David Thoreau and Gandhiji’s Satyagraha”, All India Radio, Cuttack (Broadcast on 25 May 2018 at 8:30 AM).
• Paper Presentations
  • “W.W. Hunter and Orissa”, International Conference on Reconstruction of Indian History: Society & Religion, Berhampur University, 14–15 February 2020.
  • “Salvation Army in India”, 40th Session of the Odisha History Congress, Kshetra Mohan Science College, Ganjam, 27–28 January 2019.
  • “Orissan Economy during Colonial Period: An Overview”, International Seminar on International Excellence for Economic Growth, organised by NITI Aayog and P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, 28–29 January 2018.
  • “Migration in Colonial Orissa: An Overview”, National Seminar on Socio-Cultural Aspects of Labour Migration in Odisha: A Historical Perspective, Department of History, Berhampur University, 25–26 March 2017.
  • “Invoking the Past: The Paiks and Identity Formation in Colonial and Post-Colonial Odisha”, International Conference on Indian Cultural Heritage: Past, Present and Future, DDCE, Utkal University, 18–20 March 2017.
  • “Philosophy of Bhim Bhoi”, 37th Session of the Odisha History Congress, Department of History, Utkal University, 30–31 January 2017.

• Attended the “Faculty Development Program on recent Advances in Political science and International Relations” during 13/12/2021 to 19/12/2021 organised by HRDC FMU, Balasore, Odisha.
• Attendee of Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in “Leadership and Excellence”, From 7^th to 11^th September 2020 at Utkal University.
• Attendee of Refresher Course in “Contextualizing Social Sciences in the Current Knowledge Ecosystem”, From 8th to 28th June 2018 at HRDC, Utkal University.
• Participated in the “Orientation Programme” in the theme “Capacity BUilding in HIgher Education” from 18th Aug to 14th September 2017.