Dr. Ramesh Chandra Mahanta

• Assistant Professor, Department of History, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (Current)

• Research on colonial history of Odisha, princely states, and state reorganisation.
• Research on religious conversion history and identity politics in Odisha.
• Research on medieval Indian political thought (Barani’s political ideas).

• Modern Indian History
• World History
• History of China & Japan
• Social History

Book Chapter:

• ‘Ziyauddin Barani: Ideas on Good Sultan and Ideal Polity’ in Ancient and Medieval Indian Thought: Themes and Traditions (eds. Ankit Tomar & Suratha K. Malik), New Delhi, Sage International, 2020. ISBN: 978-9353882310.

Journal Articles:

• A Historical Perspective on the Inclusion of Odia-speaking tracts: Seraikela and Kharsawan, Manjari: Journal of Science and Social Science, Vol. 20, ISSN: 0974-9896, 2025.
• Identity, Politics and Reorganisation of Linguistic States in India, UHRJ, Vol. XXXI, Bhubaneswar, 2018. ISSN: 0976-2132.
• Myth of Conversion towards Christianity in 19th–20th Centuries: A Synchronic Interpretation in Odia Literature, UHRJ, Vol. XXX, 2017. ISSN: 0976-2132.

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Journal Publications :

• Identity, Politics and Reorganisation of Linguistic States in India, UHRJ, Vol. XXXI,Bhubaneswar, ISSN No. 0976-2132, 2018
• Myth of Conversion towards Christianity in 19th-20th Centuries: A Synchronic Interpretation in Odia Literature, UHRJ, XXX, Bhubaneswar, ISSN No. 0976-2132, 2017
• ‘Odia Language: Issues and Controversies’, Journal of Odisha History ,Vol.27, no. 1, ISSN No. 22775560 ,2014

Conference Publication(Presented/Published in proceedings):

• Invited Talks / Resource Person
  • Invited Talk: “Role of Subash Chandra Bose in Indian War of Independence”, Chandaka Degree College, Khordha, 7th March 2026.
  • Resource Person: “Sarvodaya in the Age of Global Inequality: Relevance of Sarvodaya for Inclusive Development”, National Seminar on Revisiting Gandhi’s Constructive Programme in the 21st Century, Dhamnagar College, Bhadrak, 7th February 2026.
  • Resource Person: “Voice of Protest: Oriya Literature and the Fight for Regional Identity”, National Seminar on Unveiling Odisha: New Horizons in History, Culture and Archaeology, Maa Manikeswari University, Bhawanipatna, 22nd April 2025.
  • Invited Talk: “Issues Pertaining to Accessibility in Workplaces for Visually Impaired Employees in Today’s Scenario”, Milton Charitable Foundation for the Visually Handicapped, Berhampur, 4th January 2023.
  • Invited Talk: “Digital Accessibility for Persons with Visual Impairment” on the occasion of World Disabled Day, Milton Charitable Foundation for the Visually Handicapped, Berhampur, 4th December 2020.
  • Resource Person: “Relevance of Gandhian Principle of Non-violence in the Present Day”, National Seminar on Culture of Non-violence and Decency in India, International Decency Movement, Udayagiri, Jajpur, 3rd January 2019.
• Paper Presentations
  • “Harekrushna Mahatab and Integration of Princely States of Orissa”, National Conference on Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab: A Visionary Leader and His Role in Nation Building, Department of History, Berhampur University, 21st–22nd March 2025.
  • “Changing Modalities from Script to Literary Tradition in Orissa”, 43rd Annual Session of the Odisha History Congress, Ravenshaw University, 20th–22nd January 2024.
  • “Bhuyans of Keonjhar and British Colonial Government”, International Conference on Reconstruction of Indian History: Society and Religion, Department of History, Berhampur University, 14th–15th February 2020.
  • “Simon Commission and Debate of Separate Province of Orissa”, 40th Annual Session of the Odisha History Congress, Kshetra Mohan Science College, Narendrapur, Ganjam, 27th–28th January 2019.
  • Paper: ‘Bhuyans of Keonjhar and British Colonial Government’, International Conference on Reconstruction of Indian History: Society and Religion, Berhampur University, 14–15 Feb 2020.
  • Paper: ‘The State Reorganisation Commission and Demand for Integration of Princely States in Odisha’, 41st Annual Session of Odisha History Congress, U.N. College, Adaspur, Cuttack, 31 Jan – 1 Feb 2020.
  • Panelist, National Seminar on ‘Peace and Development: Role of Democracy, Civil Society and Media’, International Decency Movement, Jajpur, 2–3 Jan 2020.
  • ILMS Lecture: ‘Kashmir Issue’ (PPT).

• Posco-Asia Fellowship (2008)

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• ATTENDED THE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON RECENT ADVANCES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DURING 13/12/2021 TO 19/12/2021 ORGANIZED BY FAKIR MOHAN UNIVERSITY, BALASORE, ODISHA.
• Participated in AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on “Leadership & Excellence” from 2020-9-7 to 2020-9-11 at Utkal University.
• Participated in the Summer School in the theme CONTEXTUALISING SOCIAL SCIENCES IN THE CURRENT KNOWLEDGE ECOSYSTEM.” from 08 JUNE 2018 to 28 JUNE 2018
• Attended an “One Week Short Term Course” on STRESS MANAGEMENT during 20th July to 25 July 2017.
• Participated in the “Orientation Programme” on the theme “HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION” From 24″. November 2017 to 21 December 2017.
• Panelist in national seminars on Modern Indian History and State Politics.
• Attended FDP on ‘Recent Advances in Political Science and International Relations’, HRDC FMU, Balasore, 13–19 Dec 2021.
• Participated in AICTE FDP on ‘Leadership & Excellence’, Utkal University, 7–11 Sept 2020.
• Participated in Summer School on ‘Contextualising Social Sciences in the Current Knowledge Ecosystem’, Dept. of History, UU, 8–28 June 2018.
• Attended Orientation Programme on ‘Higher Education for Social Transformation’, 24 Nov – 21 Dec 2017.