Nirad Chandra Chaudhuri
- Born:
- November 23, 1897, Kishorganj, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Bangladesh)
- Died:
- August 1, 1999, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Writer, Cultural Commentator, Historian
Early Life and Education
- Received early education in Kishoreganj and Calcutta.
- Studied history at Scottish Church College, Calcutta.
- Graduated with honors from the University of Calcutta.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked as a clerk and journalist early in his career.
- Served as secretary to Sarat Chandra Bose.
- Served as an editor and commentator for various publications.
- Gained international recognition for his writing on Indian history, culture, and politics.
Notable Works
- The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian (1951) - A landmark work exploring India's complex identity.
- A Passage to England (1959)
- The Continent of Circe (1965)
- Scholar Gypsy (1985)
- Thy Hand, Great Anarch!: India, 1921-1952 (1987)
- Three Horsemen of the New Apocalypse (1997)
Legacy and Impact
Nirad C. Chaudhuri remains a significant figure in Indian intellectual history. His critical and often controversial perspectives on Indian society and culture continue to spark debate and influence scholarly discourse. His best-known work, "The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian," is widely studied as a key text in understanding the socio-political landscape of pre-independence India.