P. V. Parabrahma Sastry Explained

P. V. Parabrahma Sastry[1] (1920–2016) was an archeologist, historian, epigraphist and numismatist who held the rank of a deputy director in the Archaeology Department of United Andhra Pradesh Government.

Early life

Sastry was a native of Pedda Konduru in Guntur district. His ancestors had settled in Hyderabad.

Achievements

Sastry was selected for the National Fellowship [2] of the Indian Council of Historical Research. Sastry was one of the two persons selected for the fellowship in the year 2015. The ICHR is a premier historical research body under the HRD ministry. Dr Sastry was awarded a PhD by Karnataka University for his work on the history of the Kakatiya dynasty and early socio-economic conditions of Andhra Pradesh from 500 BC to 1000 AD. He worked with the Department of Archaeology and Museums until 1981. He conducted village-wise epigraphical surveys in the Telangana districts.

His contributions to Telugu historical research was mentioned in the pre-release events of the movie Gautamiputra Satakarani based on the archaeological and historical research on the Satavahana dynasty that he conducted.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Works

Sastry has written historical and archaeological works and in collaboration with other historians. His works include:

Death and legacy

Sastry died at the age of 96 on 27 July 2016, due to prolonged illness.[12] He is survived by his wife, three daughters and a son.

Notes and References

  1. News: 1-The Age of Iron in South Asia. 2017-01-13.
  2. News: National Fellowship for Dr P Parabrahma Sastry of Hyderabad. 2015-10-03. Deccan Chronicle. 2017-01-13.
  3. Web site: Balakrishna shares Satakarni secrets . Myfirstshow.com . 2017-01-05 . 2017-01-13.
  4. Book: The Age of the Satavahanas: Great Ages of Indian History, 2 Vols von Ajay Mitra Shastri: Aryan Books International . 9788173051593 . Zvab.com . 2017-01-13. Shastri . Ajay Mitra . 1999 . Aryan Books International .
  5. Web site: History of the Andhras . Durga Prasad . Katragadda.com . 2017-01-13.
  6. Web site: 1-The Age of Iron in South Asia . Article.tebyan.net . 2017-01-13.
  7. Book: Epigraphia Āndhrica . Mohammad Abdul Waheed Khan, N. Venkata Ramanayya, P.V. Parabrahma Sastry . 2017-01-13. 1975 .
  8. Book: Sastry, P.V. Parabrahma. Rural Studies in Early Andhra. 1996-01-01. V.R. Publication. en.
  9. Book: Rural Studies in Early Andhra . P.V. Parabrahma Sastry . 2009-07-21 . 2017-01-13.
  10. Web site: Parabrahma Sastry, P.V. (1922–) - People and organisations. Trove. 2017-01-13.
  11. Web site: P. V. Parabrahma Sastry. OpenLibrary.org. Open Library. 2017-01-13.
  12. Web site: Archaeologist P.V. Parabrahma Sastry Death . Telangananewspaper.com . 2017-01-13.

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