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Neilesh Bose is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Victoria, specializing in Modern South Asian history, Global history, and Cultural Intellectual history. With a PhD in South Asian history from Tufts University, he has served as a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Global Comparative History from 2015 to 2025. His research examines various facets of modern South Asia, including British Empire history, decolonization, and migration. Bose has authored significant publications, including "Chips Calcutta Workshop: Comparative Religion Nineteenth Century India" (Cambridge, 2025) and "Recasting Region: Language, Culture, Islam Colonial Bengal" (Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2014). He has taught at institutions like the University of North Texas and St. John’s University before joining UVic. His recent articles delve into the intricacies of the South Asian diasporas during decolonization and the cultural dynamics of modern Islam and literature in Bengal. Additionally, he has contributed to various edited volumes and participated as a visiting faculty member at different universities globally, highlighting his commitment to the field and its interdisciplinary connections.
University of Victoria • Victoria, BC
Teaching and researching modern South Asian history and global history, specializing in cultural and intellectual history.
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