Anirudh Kanisetti
Anirudh Kanisetti is an award-winning author, historian, and storyteller with a passion for uncovering forgotten histories. Born on 29 October 1994 in Vishakhapatnam, he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation at BITS Pilani, but his true passion led him to history. Writing primarily in English, Anirudh’s work spans the realms of both fiction and non-fiction, combining scholarly research with engaging narratives. His debut book Lords of the Deccan: Southern India from the Chalukyas to the Cholas explores 500 years of medieval South Indian history, using art, architecture, literature, and epigraphy to reveal the stories of the region's lost dynasties. The book has garnered widespread acclaim, winning the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar (2023) and the Tata Literature Best Nonfiction Book of the Year award (2022), and was featured as a Book of the Year by The Wire and The Hindu.
In addition to his book, Anirudh’s work extends into the digital space as well. He pens the weekly Thinking Medieval column for The Print and hosts the popular podcasts - Echoes of India, Yuddha, and The Altar of Time, all of which captivate audiences with rich, immersive storytelling. His work has been featured in major publications like The Hindu, The New Indian Express, and LiveMint, and he’s been recognized as one of THE WEEK’s 40 Under 40 most promising creatives. Through his writing and research, Anirudh has become a recognized name in historical non-fiction and continues to reshape the way India's medieval history is understood.
