Name Noboru Karashima Role Writer | ||
Born April 24, 1933Japan ( 1933-04-24 ) Institutions University of TokyoTaisho UniversityEpigraphical Society of IndiaJapan Association for South Asian StudiesInternational Association of Tamil Research (IATR) Main interests South Indian HistorySouth Asian History Books Ancient to Medieval: South Indian Society in Transition | ||
Life of Noburu Karashima by Prof. Subbarayalu - Part 1 | Tuno
Noboru Karashima (辛島昇, Karashima Noboru, 24 April 1933 – 26 November 2015) was a Japanese historian, writer and Professor Emeritus in University of Tokyo, Japan. He also served as Professor Emeritus at the Taisho University, Japan. He was a prominent scholar of Asia in the studies of South Indian and South Asian histories. He has rewritten historical accounts on medieval South India and published a number of writings.
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- Life of Noburu Karashima by Prof Subbarayalu Part 1 Tuno
- Life of Noburu Karashima by Prof Subbarayalu Part 3 Tuno
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Professor Karashima played a critical role in developing Indo-Japan cultural ties and was conferred the Padma Shri award in 2013, one of India's highest civilian award, for his contribution in the field of Literature and Education. In a rare gesture the Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh handed over the award personally to Professor Karashima in Tokyo. He died of leukemia in 2015.