Ainslie Thomas Embree (/ˈɛmbriː/; January 1, 1921 – June 6, 2017) was a Canadian Indologist and historian. He was considered a leading scholar of modern Indian history and played a seminal role in the introduction of South Asian studies into US college and secondary education curricula. In addition to his academic work, Embree made significant contributions to peace efforts between India and Pakistan as a member of the Kashmir Study Group and the Council on Foreign Relations, and acted as a consultant to the US diplomatic and intelligence communities.[1] He has been described as a "tireless advocate for greater understanding between the US and India"[2][3] who was also known for his seminal insights into the complex relationship of religion and nationalism that have influenced religious scholarship in this country.[4]
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- ^ Haniffa, Aziz. "Renowned South Asian scholar Ainslie Embree dies". indiaabroad.com. Archived from the original on 21 May 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Ainslie Embree's Gift to Religious Studies". religiondispatches.org. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
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