Published 1 October 2026
Our purpose
Itihas Chakra makes archaeology, history and geography accessible to curious readers. The journal is led by an enthusiast with a master’s degree in archaeology. This does not mean every article has undergone independent academic peer review.
The standards below guide new work and revisions. Older articles may predate this policy; publication here is not a claim that every historical statement has been freshly verified.
Start with the evidence
We aim to prioritise excavation reports, inscriptions and source editions, archives, museums, universities, peer-reviewed research and reputable academic books. Sources should be identifiable through links or sufficient bibliographic details in the article.
Important or disputed claims should be checked against more than one credible source where possible. A source list should support the article’s actual claims, rather than simply offer related reading.
Make uncertainty visible
Physical evidence, scholarly interpretation, disputed hypotheses, oral traditions, mythology and religious belief are different kinds of information. We aim to identify which is being discussed and to treat cultural traditions respectfully.
Dates, translations, site identifications, historical borders and reconstructions can remain uncertain. Where scholarship differs, we explain the disagreement and avoid presenting speculation as a settled fact.
Images, maps and reconstructions
Photographs and other third-party works should carry attribution and licensing information where required. Illustrations, reconstructions and AI-generated images should be labelled clearly, so they are not mistaken for documentary evidence.
Maps and timelines simplify complex histories. Boundaries, dates and locations should be qualified when approximate or disputed. We do not encourage trespass, unauthorised excavation or removal of artefacts.
Authorship and tools
Articles should identify their author. Expert review should be claimed only when it has actually taken place. If AI tools assist with drafting, translation or illustration, the publishing editor remains responsible for checking claims, references and the final presentation. AI output is not a historical source.
Corrections and updates
Readers can report a concern through our Contact page. Include the relevant passage and supporting evidence. We assess the concern against the sources; significant factual corrections should be noted on the article with the date and an explanation. Minor spelling or formatting fixes may be made without a separate note.
Independence and disclosure
Sponsored work, affiliate links and material conflicts of interest should be clearly disclosed where they occur. Commercial involvement should not be presented as independent evidence or concealed within an editorial recommendation.