Arrange the following historians in the chronological order according to their year of birth:

A. S.K. Aiyangar
B. Radha Kumud Mookerji
C. K.P. Jayaswal
D. H.C. Raychaudhuri
E. Jadunath Sarkar

Choose the Correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

The correct chronological sequence of these historians based on their year of birth is:

E. Jadunath Sarkar – 1870
A. S.K. Aiyangar – 1871
B. Radha Kumud Mookerji – 1884
C. K.P. Jayaswal – 1881
D. H.C. Raychaudhuri – 1892
Therefore, the correct answer is Option (a).

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Jadunath Sarkar (1870–1958): Eminent historian of the Mughal Empire; notable for his meticulous research on Aurangzeb and Mughal administration.
S.K. Aiyangar (1871–1946): Specialized in South Indian history and was known for integrating epigraphy and historical narrative.
K.P. Jayaswal (1881–1937): Famous for studies on Indian political history and constitutional developments in ancient India.
Radha Kumud Mookerji (1884–1964): Well-known for scholarly works on Indian culture, education, and political thought.
H.C. Raychaudhuri (1892–1957): Best remembered for Political History of Ancient India, a key textbook on ancient Indian polity.