Chand graduated with a D.Phil. from Queen's College, Oxford, in 1922 with a thesis on "The influence of Islam on Indian culture".[2] Chand later went on to serve as the ambassador of India to Iran,[3] and as Education Advisor within the Government of India.[4]
He was appointed ambassador to Iran from 1951 to 1956 , where he was succeeded by Badruddin Tyabji.[5] On 22 August 1957, he was elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha and held the position till, 2 April 1968. [6]
Personal life
Chand was the son of Munshi Kripa Narain. He had one son and one daughter.[5]
Publications
Chand, Tara (1922). Influence of Islam on Indian Culture. Read Books. ISBN9781406730401.{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
Allahabad University established the Dr. Tara Chand hostel in Chand's memory.[7] The University Alumni Association grants an annual scholarship in his name.[8]
Tarachand Gold Medal for History is awarded in his name.
Tarachand Gold Medal was awarded to Chandrarekha Mantri for obtaining highest number of marks in history at the All India Higher Secondary Examination of Central Board of Secondary Education held in 1973.
12CHAND, DR. TARA: M.A., Ph.D.; Nominated; s. of Shri K. Kripa Narain; b. at Sialkot (W. Pakistan), 17 June 1888; ed. at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, Meerut College, Meerut, Muir Central College, Allahabad and Queen's College, Oxford, Oxford University; m. Shrimati Maha Devi, b. 1905; 1 s. and 1 d.; Professor of History, Kayastha Pathshala Allahabad University, 1947-48; Secretary and Educational Adviser to the Government of India, 1948 — 51; President, Secondary Education Conference; Secretary, Hindustani Academy, U.P.; President, Indian History Congress; Ambassador of India in Iran, 1951 — 56; Chairman, Chand served as head of the Political Science department of Allahabad University from 1945 to 1947, when he was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the university. Who's who, Volume 9, Rajya Sabha (Indian Parliament) 1966, p. 49, TARA CHAND; Historian (b. Sialkot, Pakistan, 17 June 1888; d. 14 Oct. 1973): Chairman, History of Freedom Movement Unit, GOI, and V.C. of Allahabad University. Son of Munshi Kripa Narain. Had one son and one daughter.
