Indu Sundaresan, born and raised on Air Force bases across India, ventured to the USA for graduate school after completing college. Holding both an MA in economics and an MS in Operations Research, she delved into novel and short story writing shortly thereafter. Renowned as a master of historical fiction, Sundaresan has fashioned a captivating trilogy that not only challenges traditional narratives but also offers a unique outlook on the influential lives of Mughal women.