Madhusudan and Kiran C. Dhar India Studies Program 355 North Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405

The Madhusudan and Kiran C. Dhar India Studies Program, located at 355 North Eagleson Avenue in Bloomington, Indiana, is part of Indiana University Bloomington's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies. This program offers a major that allows students to gain a deep understanding of India, an important and dynamic part of the world today. Students who choose this major will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to engage with the complexities of this region, giving them a competitive edge in the global market.

The program is led by Professor Christopher Beckwith, who recently published a book titled "The Scythian Empire: Central Eurasia and the Classical Age from Persia to China". This book explores the historical connections between Central Eurasia and India, including the Achaemenid "Persian" Empire and the early history of Buddhism. The book has received positive reviews in prestigious publications such as the Wall Street Journal and The New Yorker.

In addition to his book, Professor Beckwith has also published an article on Tibetan history. The program is housed in the Cook Center for Public Arts & Humanities at Maxwell Hall. Students in the India Studies Program have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and scholarship on India and its connections to the wider world.