General reference sources
Not sure where to start searching, but you know that a simple Google and Wikipedia search won't cut it? Here are my favorite resources for getting started.
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QuicksearchQuicksearch allows you to search Yale University Library's Catalogue as well as online/digital resources, such as scholarly articles and news publications.
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Gale Virtual Reference LibraryGale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) is a collection of over 60 Reference eBooks that can be cross-searched, browsed, and viewed from any electronic device. A welcome alternative to pouring through volumes of bibliographies!
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Oxford ReferenceGo here to search through Oxford's extensive reference materials and other publications. Oxford University Press is one of the most important publishers in South Asian Studies, so don't miss an opportunity to check this out!
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Oxford BibliographiesWant to know the top five publications on Indian History? How about the most important recent books on Civil-Military relations? Oxford Bibliographies is the place to go.
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Oxford Handbooks OnlineOxford Handbooks are collections of essays by scholars that seek to provide an overview of the major research questions and publications within fields and sub-fields from various disciplines. A great resource to use once you have a general sense of your topic and want to narrow down your research question.
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Britannica AcademicWant something like Wikipedia, but maybe a little more...reliable? This is the place to go. Bite-sized overviews of many different subjects and people.
