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For South Asian History, in my opinion, Michigan would clearly lead that pack.

Hi, How would you rate/rank these places for south asian history? Michigan, Harvard, Chicago, Columbia, Princeton. Please let me know in terms of faculty, faculty access, quality of history department, department environment and job prospects. Have to make a choice (among some of these places), so please do comment.

What are the "all accounts" you are referring to, if you don't mind me asking? If this is a silly question, my apologies -I haven't the faintest idea about about U.S academic job market scene, and the track record of different universities. I am considering offers from Columbia and Michigan as well, but I lean towards Princeton.

Hi, I have got an offer of admission to the History department at Princeton. I have heard very good things about the department. However I also gather that the lack of an obligation to teach and/or teaching oppurtunities (as a doctoral student) can be a disadvantage when looking for a job later. Any knowledge, or opinions?