
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. MOTIRAJ R. CHAVHAN
Head, Department of History
Email ID: motirajchavhan09@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. MOTIRAJ R. CHAVHAN
INTRODUCTION
Dr. Motiraj Ramdas Chavhan is serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur, District Nagpur. He has nearly 30 years of rich teaching experience at the undergraduate level. He possesses extensive knowledge of Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and World History, and has made significant contributions to the academic and overall development of students. His teaching methodology goes beyond the prescribed syllabus and includes guidance for competitive examinations. This approach enables students to broaden their knowledge and effectively prepare for future career opportunities.
- Doctor of Philosophy (History) R.T.M. Nagpur University
- Master of Philosophy, History (Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik )
- Master of Arts. (History) Nagpur University, Nagpur
- Bachelor of Arts ,Amravati University Amravati
- S.S.C. Nagpur Board, Nagpur
- S.S.C, Nagpur Board, Nagpur
He has taught diverse branches of History and adopts effective, learner-centric teaching methodologies to enhance students’ understanding of the subject. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has been actively serving as a Programme Officer of the National Service Scheme (NSS) for the past 25 years, contributing to students’ social awareness, community engagement, and overall personality development. He also guides and mentors students for academic excellence and provides valuable support in preparing for competitive examinations.
- Chavhan, M.R. (Jan-March-2011) “The Education policy of Vasantrao Naik”, Journal of -DNYAN JAGAT, ISSN: 0976-8483.
- Chavhan, M.R. (Oct.-December-2011)”The Agro-development policy of Vasantrao Naik”, Journal of DARJ – ISSN: 0975-590x.
- Chavhan, M.R (Oct.-December-2011) “The dowry System of Banjara tribe-A social Problem”, Journal of- DNYAN JAGAT, ISSN: 0976-8483
- Chavhan, M.R (Jan- 2012) “The Contribution of Vasantrao Naik in Social &Cultural field”. Journal of ELIXIR (National Journal of Multidisciplinary Research) ISSN: 2277-3428
- Chavhan, M.R. (August 2012) “Banjara Folk literature: Folk dance, Folk songs& Folk music”, Journal of VIBGYOR (Biannual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal) Volume I No. I ISSN: 2277-4491
- Chavhan, M.R (August 2013) “The work of Vasantrao Naik in famine background of Maharashtra: a Historical review”. Journal of VIBGYOR (Biannual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal) Volume II No. II ISSN: 2277-4491
- Chavhan, M.R (February –2015)”Festivals and celebrations of the Banjara Community”, Journal of VIBGYOR (Biannual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal) Volume IV No. I ISSN: 2277-4491
- Chavhan, M.R (August -2015) “Economic problems of Banjara community”, Journal of VIBGYOR (Biannual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal) Volume IV No. II ISSN: 2277-4491
- Chavhan, M.R (February. 2016) “Golden History of Banjara community in Vidarbha”, Journal of VIBGYOR (Biannual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal) Volume V No. I ISSN: 2277-4491
- Chavhan, M.R (August 2016) “Superstitions, Customs and Traditions in the Banjara Community”, Journal of VIBGYOR (Biannual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal) Volume V No. II ISSN: 2277-4491
- Chavhan, M.R ( 2017) “Problems Concerning Women in Banjara Community”, Journal of VIBGYOR (Biannual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal) Volume VI No. I ISSN: 2277-4491
- Chavhan, M.R ( 2017) “The Role of Saint in Banjara Community”, Journal of VIBGYOR (Biannual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal) Volume VI No. II -ISSN: 2277-4491
- Chavhan, M.R ( 2018 –) “Political Transitions in Banjara Community”, Journal of VIBGYOR (Biannual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal) Volume VII No. I ISSN: 2277-4491
- Chavhan, M.R (17th and 18th, 2013)” The judiciary System of Banjara Tribe”, Selected Research paper Vol.-11Nagpur-Amravati& Gondwana Uni. History conference ISBN:978-93-80986-41-8.
- Chavhan, M.R ( 2014-15) “The Pioneer of Agricultural Revolution: Shri. Vasantrao Naik”, Selected Research paper Vol.-14Nagpur-Amravati& Gondwana Uni. History conference ISBN:978-93-82962-62-5.
- Chavhan, M.R ( 2014-15) “The Great Social worker Shri. Vasantrao Naik”, Selected Research paper Vol.-14 Nagpur-Amravati& Gondwana Uni. History conference ISBN:978-93-82962-62-5.
- Chavhan, M.R (April 2018)” Human Rights and Buddhist Philosophy” Journal of VIBGYOR Biannual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal Special Issue- ISSN: 2277-4491
- Chavhan, M.R (March-April 2018.) ”The Study of the Impact of Genetic Profiling of Police on Minority Communities and Its Consequences on Human Rights” Journal of Chronicle Of Humanities And Cultural Studies A Bimonthly Refered International Journal Impact Factor: 4.197 Vol.4 Issue3
- Chavhan, M.R () March 2020.) Atrocities against women and Proto Social Reformer”, One Day Interdisciplinary National Conference on Domestic Violence: Impact on Indian Society
- Chavhan, M.R ( 2020 ) “Mahatma Gandhi and Gramswarajya – A Historical Analysis”, Research Analysis And Evaluation E-ISSN No. 2320-5482 RNI RAJBIL 2009/30097
- Chavhan, M.R (February 2022)” Sculptor of Agriculture University: Shri Vasantrao Naik”, Internation Research Mirror Vol. I, Issue II E-ISSN No. 2320-544X
- Chavhan, M.R (March 2022) “Revolutionary Movements’ Contribution”, Journal of ‘Sansodhak’ UGC Care Listed ISSN: 2394-5990
- Chavhan, M.R (March 2022) “Kashmir Before Independence-A Historical Interpretation”, Journal of ‘International Research And Review E-ISSN No. 2320-5458
- Chavhan, M.R (December 2022) “Vasantrao Naik’s contribution to rural electrification”, Journal of ‘Sansodhak’UGC Care ListedISSN : 2394-5990
- Chavhan, M.R (December 2022) “Social and Economic perspective. Thoughts of in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar”, Journal of ‘ Sodhprabha, UGC Care Listed ISSN:0974-8946
- Chavhan, M.R. (January-March 2023)”Social and Economics perspective,Thoughts of in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar”, Journal of Sodhaprabha, UGC Care Listed ISSN: 0974-8946
- Chavhan, M.R. (July- 2023)” Shivaji Maharaj Administration : A Study”, Journal of International Research Wisdom Impact Factor: 6.478(SJIF) Vol-1 ISSUE-07 ISSN: 2320-5466
- Chavhan, M.R( October to December2023) “Characteristic Features of Yakshini Statues in Janism: An Artistic Exploration”, Journal of Shodh Samagam , International Research Journal Impact Factor:7.906 (SJIF) ISSN : 2582-1792(P) 2581-6918(E)
- Chavhan, M.R (December to February 2023) A Study of the Education System in Maharashtra during the Bahmani Period”, Journal of Amoghvarta International Research Journal A Double-Blind, Peer-Reviewed & Referred, Quarterly Multidisciplinary and Bilingual Research Journal Impact Factor:5.062 (SJIF) ISSN : 2583-0775(P) 2583-3189(E)
- Chavhan, M.R (June -2024) “Yashwanrao Chavan’s Educational Thought: A Study”, Journal of Sansodhak UGC Care Listed ISSN: 2394-5990
- Chavhan, M.R (March -2025) “A Study of the military system of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj”, Journal of RESEARCH HUB International Peer-Reviewed Multidisciplinary E-Journal ISSN 2582-9173
- Chavhan, M.R ( April -2025 ) “ Domains of Education in Ancient India”, Journal of Social Heritage Research Journal -I, Issue-I ISSN-3049 -2262
- Chavhan, M.R (December -2025) “A Study of the Historical Background of Sant Kabir”, Journal of Aura- An International Bi- Annual Multidisciplinary E- Research Journal ISSN-2348-6449
- Chavhan, M.R (March-2026) “A Historical Analysis of Women’s Leadership in the Power Structure of the Delhi Sultanate: Razia Sultan”, Journal of B-Aadhar Single Blind Referred& Peer Reviewed Indexed, Multidisciplinary International Research Journal Impact Factor:8.632 (SJIF) ISSN: 2278-9308
CONFERENCES:
- Presented a paper titled “Human Rights and Buddhist Philosophy”, International Conference P.W.S. Arts and Commerce College, Kamptee road, Nagpur – 440026, Date: 04-04-2011.
- Presented a paper titled “Vasantrao Naik – The Pioneer of the Green Revolution in Maharashtra”, 43rd T.M. Nagpur Uni. & Amravati Uni. History Conference Date:14-15 Feb. 2011
- Presented a paper titled “The Judicial System in the Banjara Community (Tanda Organization)”, 44th T.M. Nagpur Uni. & Amravati Uni. History Conference Date:17-18 Feb. 2012
- Presented a paper titled “The Pioneer of the Agricultural Revolution – Vasantrao Naik”, 46th T.M. Nagpur University, Gondwana University& Amravati University History Conference Date:03-04 Feb.2014
- Presented a paper titled “ Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Thoughts in Social and Economic Perspective”, International Level Conference , Chandrapur Date: 25& 26 June 2022 –
- Presented a paper titled “Women’s Leadership in the Power Structure of the Delhi Sultanate: A Historical Analysis of Razia Sultan”, National Level Conference, Pragati Mahavidyalaya, Bhandara. Date: 9 March 2026.
- Presented a paper titled “The Impact of Social Media on Social Relationships”, National Level Conference, HBT College Nagpur Date: 24, March 2026.
- Impact and Opportunities of COVID-19 Pandemic – Book, T.M.C. Publication, Prashant Nagar, Nagpur, ISBN: 978-93-83664-20-Date-7, November 2021.
- Puratatvashastrachaa Parichay (पुरातत्व शास्त्राचा परिचय – Book, Vedika Prakashan, Udgir, Dist. Latur, ISBN: 978-81-964243-9-8, 26 January 2022.
- Adhunik Maharashtrachaa Itihas (आधुनिक महाराष्ट्राचा इतिहास) – Book, Vedika Prakashan, Udgir, Dist. Latur, ISBN: 978-81-964243-5-0, 26 September 2023.
- Preserving the Past, Enriching the Future: Research Perspectives on India’s Cultural and Historical Heritage (भूतकाळाचे संवर्धन, भविष्याची समृद्धी: भारताच्या सांस्कृति, आणि ऐतिहासिक वारशावरील संशोधनपर दृष्टिकोन) – Book, Vedika Prakashan, Udgir, Dist. Latur, ISBN: 978-93-48213-97-6, October 2025.