Anoushka Jain

Anoushka Jain is a historian, author and founder of Enroute Indian History, a heritage initiative dedicated to uncovering and sharing India’s lesser-known histories. She is the author of Badass Begums, a book that explores the lives of remarkable women who shaped the cultural and political landscape of Delhi.

Her work has appeared in publications such as The Hindu, The Indian Express, Scroll.in, The Print, Hindustan Times, The Times of India and Vogue India. A frequent speaker at universities and cultural institutions, she writes and lectures on women’s histories, Mughal culture and the heritage of Delhi. She is currently working on a book that explores tawaif culture in India, particularly Delhi, and its impact on our society.