Archaeologist Shereen Ratnagar, Expert on Harappan Civilization, Dies at 82
Shereen Ratnagar, a distinguished archaeologist and scholar of the Harappan civilization, passed away at 82 in Mumbai after a brief illness and years of Parkinson's disease. Educated at Deccan College and University College London, she was a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University before retiring in 2000. Ratnagar authored influential works on Harappan trade, urbanism, and state systems, challenging established interpretations and emphasizing empirical analysis. She was also remembered for her mentorship and warmth toward students.