Sanjay Subrahmanyam stands as one of the most accomplished historians of the Indian subcontinent and its complex engagements with European empires. His scholarship moves fluidly across geographical and temporal boundaries, examining the centuries-long interactions between India and Europe with remarkable erudition and stylistic flair. Beyond his academic work, Subrahmanyam has established himself as an incisive essayist, regularly contributing penetrating analyses of Indian literature, (…)