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Lokesh Chandra

Lokesh Chandra (born 1927) is an Indian politician, historian and linguist.

Lokesh Chandra

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Biography

Lokesh Chandra studied at University of the Punjab and Utrecht University. The recorded working language is Sanskrit, Hindi and English.

The field of work recorded is Indian religions and translations from Tibetan.

Positions recorded include member of Rajya Sabha.

Distinctions recorded are Padma Bhushan.

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.

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