Established in 1969, Manohar has built a distinguished legacy over more than five decades as a trusted source of scholarly publishing. As one of India’s premier academic publishing houses, Manohar is globally recognized for the quality and intellectual depth of its publications, with a particular focus on India and the broader South Asian region.

Over the years, Manohar has published original works by leading scholars from across the world and has collaborated with numerous prestigious academic and research institutions. Through these partnerships, the press has contributed significantly to advancing scholarship and promoting rigorous academic debate.

Manohar has grown into an important contributor to global academic discourse, offering a diverse and robust publishing programme. Its catalogue addresses critical themes in history, political science, gender studies, religious studies, sociology, economics, anthropology, and related fields, with a sustained emphasis on South Asian scholarship and comparative perspectives.

As part of its continued commitment to supporting scholarly communication, Manohar is now expanding its publishing programme to include academic journals. This new initiative seeks to provide dynamic platforms for interdisciplinary research, encouraging dialogue on contemporary global and regional issues while maintaining the high editorial and scholarly standards associated with the Manohar imprint.

Manohar’s publications are widely distributed across India and in key global markets, serving the needs of universities, research institutions, libraries, and scholars worldwide.