Mohammad Amir is a distinguished author and storyteller whose debut
historical fiction Garudaputri weaves together maritime adventure,
cultural synthesis, and mythological mysticism in 14th-century Southeast
Asia. Amir brings a unique blend of literary scholarship and professional
expertise to his writing.
He holds a Master of Arts in English Literature from the
prestigious University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh—renowned
as the "Oxford of the East"—where his studies in narrative and cultural
history laid the foundation for his engagement with Hindu maritime
traditions and cross-cultural exchange. He is currently pursuing a PhD in
Indian English Literature at Sam Higginbottom University of
Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, UP, India.
His academic credentials are further strengthened by a Bachelor of Laws
(LL.B.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.), reflecting his analytical approach to
character development, thematic complexity and the construction of
compelling, evidence-based narratives.
Garudaputri emerges from Amir's sustained engagement with the
maritime networks connecting 14th-century India to the Majapahit Empire,
the Hindu-Buddhist syncretism of Java and Bali, and the largely overlooked
role of women in forging political alliances across Southeast Asia's medieval
period. The novel challenges the convention that female leadership must be
framed as exceptional heroism, instead presenting Devayani's achievements
as inseparable from family separation, political opposition, and personal
sacrifice.
Amir is based in Delhi, the national capital of India. He is married and
lives with his wife and two sons. This is Amir’s debut novel for the audience
who appreciate epic historical narratives with authentic cultural depth.