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Manan Ahmed is a Professor in the Department of History at Columbia University, specializing in the intellectual history of South Asia, particularly the western Indian Ocean world from 1000 to 1800 CE. He focuses on critical philosophy, colonial and anti-colonial thought, and historical narratives to understand places and communities. His notable works include 'Loss Hindustan: Invention India', which was shortlisted for the Cundill History Prize in 2021, and his upcoming book 'Disrupted City: Walking Pathways Memory History Lahore', which is longlisted for the Cundill History Prize in 2025. Ahmed contributes to Columbia's Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race and the Center for the Study of Muslim Societies. He also serves as a Senior Editor for 'Comparative Studies of South Asia, Africa and the Middle East' and is a member of several editorial boards. Ahmed's academic interests are complemented by his engagement in digital history and community-based archival projects, with a focus on decolonization and data sciences. He teaches courses including 'Borderlands', 'Mughal Memoirs', and 'Colonization & Decolonization'.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)