The Indian Council of Historical Research, a premier institution in the field of historical studies, provides lead in fostering scientific research on all aspects of Indian History. A number of research project are undertaken or sponsored every year and new findings are brought out in print. The Council has so far brought out about 900 publications. These publications fall broadly into the following four categories:

  1. Publication of research works commissioned by the Council;
  2. Publication of books on Indian History translated into various Indian languages;
  3. Publication of works for which financial subsidy has been awarded by the Council
  4. Publication of Journals / periodicals.