Sudipta Mitra

Sudipta Mitra is an author and a colonial researcher. He is also a freelance columnist and a regular contributor on historical anecdotes and nature. A doctor by profession, he is also associated with many NGOs. His commitment to acquiring first-hand and authentic knowledge on Awadh history down the ages has culminated in a remarkable experience. His bestselling book Pearl by the River was a fascinating depiction of Wajid Ali Shah’s glamorous life in exile. He has more than 100 essays on colonial India, environmental sciences and wildlife history to his credit, both in English and Bengali. His other books, Gir Forest and the Saga of Asiatic Lion, History and Heritage of Indian Game Hunting and The Nitpicker’s Chronicle: Flip Side Story of Indian National Movement, are highly informative and useful references.