Sat Apr 26 09:48:43 UTC 2025: ## Eminent Historian M.G.S. Narayanan Remembered for Rigorous Scholarship and Independent Thinking
**KOCHI, April 26, 2025** – K.N. Ganesh, historian and chairperson of the Kerala Council for Historical Research, paid tribute to the late M.G.S. Narayanan, describing him as a pioneering historian who championed scientific methodologies in the field. Narayanan, known for his rigorous approach incorporating archaeology, literature, and numismatics, was remembered for his intellectual independence and spirited debates, even while holding strong political opinions.
According to Dr. Ganesh, Narayanan, despite his Marxist historiographical leanings, did not fully align with the Marxist party and maintained an independent stance even during his tenure as Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research under the National Democratic Alliance government. Dr. Ganesh highlighted Narayanan’s ability to maintain friendships despite his outspoken nature, recalling their long-standing friendship spanning several decades. The article emphasizes Narayanan’s commitment to open and honest discussion, even amidst heated debates.
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