Project Dharohar
An Initiative of Quantum Foundation in Collaboration with Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute

LATE SHRI. PRAKASHCHANDRA SURANA

HISTORIAN AWARDS

HONOURING HISTORY. INSPIRING TOMORROW.

SENIOR HISTORIAN AWARD

Muhammed KK

DIGITAL HISTORIAN AWARD

Anirudh Kanisetti

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Date

27th July 2026

Time

4:00 PM Onwards

Venue

CONVOCATION HALL DECCAN COLLEGE
(DEEMED UNIVERSITY), YERWADA, PUNE.

Meet the Honourees

K.K. Muhammed

Former Regional Director, Archaeological Survey of India

Renowned archaeologist and heritage conservationist with over four decades of experience in excavation, restoration, and preservation of India’s historic monuments. His work spans iconic sites including Sanchi, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri.

Heritage Conservation

Led conservation and restoration projects at several nationally important monuments, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites across India.

Archaeological Work

Directed excavations at major historical sites such as Fatehpur Sikri, Kesariya, Vaishali, Rajgir, Sarnath, and Goa.

Award-Winning Career

Recipient of multiple national and international honours for monument conservation, heritage management, and public service.

Author & Scholar

Published the book An Indian I Am and contributed numerous research papers on archaeology, architecture, and Indian heritage.

Anirudh Kanisetti

Historian • Author • Public Speaker

Public historian specialising in the political, cultural, and commercial history of ancient and early medieval South India. His research combines epigraphy, art history, and literary sources, making complex historical narratives engaging for modern audiences.

South Indian History

Researches the history of the Cholas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and other early medieval South Indian kingdoms.

Bestselling Author

Author of Lords of the Deccan and Lords of Earth and Sea, acclaimed works on India's medieval past.

Award Recipient

Recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar and several prestigious literary honours for historical writing.

Public Historian

Columnist, podcast host, and speaker dedicated to making Indian history accessible through books, media, and public talks.