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The term *"History from Below"* refers to an approach in historiography that shifts the focus of historical study from elites, rulers, and institutions to the experiences, struggles, and agency of ordinary people. This perspective democratizes the historical narrative, emphasizing the role of peasants, workers, women, tribal communities, and other marginalized groups in shaping history. It emerged as a counter to traditional historiography, which was often written "from above," prioritizing kings, wars, treaties, and political leaders. This approach became prominent in Europe during the mid-20th century, particularly through the works of historians associated with the British Marxist school, such as E.P. Thompson, Eric Hobsbawm, and Christopher Hill. E.P. Thompson’s influential work, *The Making of the English Working Class* (1963), highlighted the lived experiences of common people and emphasized the importance of culture, class consciousness, and resistance from the lower strata of society. Rather than portraying the working class as passive victims, Thompson depicted them as active participants in historical change. The methodology of *History from Below* is interdisciplinary, often relying on oral traditions, folk literature, archival fragments, court records, songs, local accounts, and personal narratives to reconstruct the lives of people who were not traditionally the subject of historical inquiry. It challenges the dominant narratives and power structures embedded in historical writing and emphasizes subaltern voices that have been historically silenced or overlooked. In the Indian context, the idea of *History from Below* gained traction ____ ___ __________ ______ _____ __________ ___.
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