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Orientalist Historiography

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Orientalist Historiography:
• Orientalist historiography refers to the European study of Eastern societies, particularly Indian history, language, and culture.
• Scholars like William Jones and Max M¨uller contributed significantly by translating Sanskrit texts and analyzing Indian traditions.
• It was often criticized for having a colonial perspective but also helped in preserving Indian literary and historical records.
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