Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE student ( name VARCHAR, dept_name VARCHAR, tot_cred VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the name of the student who has the highest total credits in the History department.

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT name FROM student WHERE dept_name = 'History' ORDER BY tot_cred DESC LIMIT 1