For which book has the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 been awarded to Shashi Tharoor?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) An Era of Darkness.
· Shashi Tharoor was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2019 for his book "An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India."
· This book is a historical critique of British colonial rule in India and examines the impact of British policies on India's economy, society, and culture.
· Tharoor argues that British rule was detrimental to India's development and prosperity, countering the narrative that the British Empire brought benefits to India.
· The book is based on Tharoor's speech at the Oxford Union debate in 2015, which went viral and brought widespread attention to his arguments.
Information Booster:
· The Vicks Mango Tree: This book is authored by Kiran Khalap and does not relate to Shashi Tharoor or the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019.
· The Small Town Sea: This book is authored by Anees Salim, who won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2018 for his novel "The Blind Lady's Descendants."
· Vanity Bagh: This book is also authored by Anees Salim and won the Hindu Literary Prize in 2013, not the Sahitya Akademi Award.