Historical Evidences of Indian Climate Change and Their Current Relevance
भारतीय जलवायु परिवर्तन के ऐतिहासिक प्रमाण और उनकी वर्तमान प्रासंगिकता
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53573/rhimrj.2024.v11n2.010Keywords:
climate change, agriculture, society, economyAbstract
The study on historical evidences of Indian climate change and their current relevance unravels the long and complex story of climate change in the Indian subcontinent. Historical documents, archaeological evidence, and ancient literature tell us that climate change has been affecting various aspects of Indian civilization. From the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization to medieval droughts and floods, climate has had a significant impact on agriculture, society, and economy. Presently, these historical evidences not only help in understanding past events but also provide important lessons to tackle today’s climate change crisis. Studying traditional knowledge and historical perspectives can be helpful in developing policies and adaptation strategies to combat contemporary climate challenges, thereby maintaining the stability and prosperity of Indian society.
Abstract in Hindi Language:
भारतीय जलवायु परिवर्तन के ऐतिहासिक प्रमाण और उनकी वर्तमान प्रासंगिकता पर अध्ययन भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप में जलवायु परिवर्तन की लंबी और जटिल कहानी को उजागर करता है। ऐतिहासिक दस्तावेज़, पुरातात्विक साक्ष्य, और प्राचीन साहित्य हमें यह बताते हैं कि जलवायु परिवर्तन भारतीय सभ्यता के विभिन्न पहलुओं को प्रभावित करते रहे हैं। सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता के पतन से लेकर मध्यकालीन सूखे और बाढ़ तक, जलवायु ने कृषि, समाज और अर्थव्यवस्था पर महत्वपूर्ण प्रभाव डाला है। वर्तमान में, ये ऐतिहासिक प्रमाण न केवल अतीत की घटनाओं को समझने में मदद करते हैं बल्कि आज के जलवायु परिवर्तन संकट से निपटने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण सबक भी प्रदान करते हैं। समकालीन जलवायु चुनौतियों का मुकाबला करने के लिए पारंपरिक ज्ञान और ऐतिहासिक दृष्टिकोणों का अध्ययन करना नीतियों और अनुकूलन रणनीतियों को विकसित करने में सहायक हो सकता है, जिससे भारतीय समाज की स्थिरता और समृद्धि को बनाए रखा जा सके।
Keywords: जलवायु परिवर्तन, कृषि, समाज, अर्थव्यवस्था
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