Irfan Habib

Irfan Habib
Irfan Habib
	Habib in 2011
Born	10 August 1931; Baroda, Baroda State, British India; (now Vadodara, Gujarat, India)
Alma mater	Aligarh Muslim University; Oxford University;
Spouse	Sayera Habib
Parents	Mohammad Habib (father); Sohaila Habib (mother);
Relatives	Abbas Tyabji (maternal grandfather); Tyabji family
Awards	Watumull Prize (1982) Padma Bhushan (2005)
	Scientific career
Fields	History
Doctoral advisor	C.C. Davies

Irfan Habib (born 10 August 1931) is an Indian historian of ancient and medieval India, following the methodology of Marxist historiography in his contributions to economic history. He is known for his strong stance against Hindutva and Islamic fundamentalism. He has authored a number of books, notably the Agrarian System of Mughal India, 1556–1707, an Atlas of the Mughal Empire: Political and Economic Maps with Detailed Notes, and an Atlas of Ancient Indian History (with Faiz Habib). As the general editor, he is also the driving force behind the A People's History of India series, volumes of which continue to be released.

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