William Dalrymple is an acclaimed Scottish historian, travel writer, broadcaster, and art curator whose work primarily focuses on the history and culture of the Indian subcontinent. Born on 20 March 1965 in Edinburgh, Scotland, he is widely celebrated for his meticulously researched and highly engaging narratives that bring complex histories to life. He is also well-known as a co-founder and co-director of the annual Jaipur Literature Festival and as the co-host of the chart-topping global history podcast Empire alongside Anita Anand