William Dalrymple
William Dalrymple is a renowned British historian and author, celebrated for his works that delve into the cultural and historical narratives of India. Born into a Scottish aristocratic family with ties to the British colonial era, Dalrymple has established himself as a prominent voice in Indian literature and history. His latest book, 'The Golden Road,' explores the significant influence of ancient India on global culture, challenging Eurocentric historical perspectives. He has also contributed to the literary scene as a co-founder of the Jaipur Literature Festival and through various writings and podcasts, effectively reshaping the understanding of India's past.
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William Dalrymple is a respected historian who has written many successful books and presents the podcast Empire.
‘The Scots and Irish like to be the ones who resisted empire, but we were deeply complicit’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-31
William Dalrymple was a previous guest on The Rest Is History.
UK supreme court hearing interrupted by history podcast played from judge’s phone | UK supreme court
United Kingdom· 2026-02-07
Author and historian William Dalrymple called Sir Mark a 'giant among journalists and the greatest Indophile of his generation'.
Tributes pour in for legendary broadcaster who became BBC's 'voice of India'United Kingdom· 2026-01-26
William Dalrymple presents the Empire: The History of Gaza podcast.
‘One of the oldest urban centres on the planet’: Gaza’s rich history in ruins | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-17
William Dalrymple is a historian who wrote about India's influence on the world.
Who are the Soviet “Stans”? Inside the lives and politics of Central Asia’s Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Australia· 2025-09-07
William Dalrymple discusses Fara Dabhoiwala's history of free speech.
My perfect holiday reading, by Bernardine Evaristo, David Nicholls, Zadie Smith and more | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-21
William Dalrymple is a signatory of the letter that describes the Israeli government's actions in Gaza as genocide.
Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’ | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-28
William Dalrymple recently revealed in his new book 'The Golden Road' about the ancient civilization surrounding Harappa.
پنجابی ڈھگا اور سندھو سائیں
Pakistan· 2025-04-22
William Dalrymple stated that knowledge in the past primarily flowed from the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia.
Pergerakan Pengetahuan
Indonesia· 2025-03-06
William Dalrymple argues for the recognition of India's contribution to the cultural development of the world in his book 'The Golden Road'.
Der Historiker Dalrymple über Indiens kulturellen Einfluss in der Antike
Switzerland· 2025-02-09
