Event Description:
The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) is organizing The Obaid Siddiqi Lectures 2026, a three-part public lecture series by renowned historian Samira Sheikh. The lectures explore the historical evolution of maps, borders, and territorial boundaries in India, offering interdisciplinary perspectives relevant to history, law, political geography, and public policy.
Event Details:
• Event: The Obaid Siddiqi Lectures 2026
• Speaker: Samira Sheikh
• Organizer: National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)
• Mode: In-Person
Lecture Schedule:
Part I
• Topic: The Mughal Map Mystery
• Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM
• Venue: NCBS, Bengaluru
Part II
• Topic: Walking the Dotted Line: Mapping Borders Before the Nation
• Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM
• Venue: National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
• Note: Registration Required
Part III
• Topic: Secrets and Lines: A Short History of Boundaries in India
• Date: Sunday, 19 July 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM
• Venue: Bangalore International Centre
Key Themes:
• Historical Mapping of India
• Borders and Territorial Boundaries
• Mughal Cartography
• Legal Geography
• Political History
• Nation Formation
• Public Policy and Boundary Studies
Who Should Attend?
• Law Students
• History Students and Researchers
• Public Policy Professionals
• Academicians and Scholars
• Legal Practitioners
• Anyone interested in India’s historical and legal evolution of borders
What This Offers:
• Insights from an eminent historian on India’s cartographic and legal history
• Interdisciplinary learning connecting history, law, and public policy
• Opportunity to engage with academic discussions on boundaries and nationhood
• Networking with scholars, students, and professionals
Registration Process:
• Registration and event details: https://lnkd.in/gsUe9Ag8
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