Who is the author of the book, An Era of Darkness?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Shashi Tharoor

Explanation:
• The critically acclaimed book "An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India" was strictly authored by Indian politician and diplomat Shashi Tharoor.
• Published in 2016, the book meticulously explores and condemns the devastating economic, social, and political impact of the British colonial era on India.

Information Booster:
• For this work, Shashi Tharoor won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in English in the year 2019.
• The book was heavily adapted from a highly viral speech he gave at an Oxford Union debate in 2015.

Additional Knowledge:
Vikram Seth (Option a)
• A celebrated Indian novelist widely known for massive fictional works like "A Suitable Boy".
V. S. Naipaul (Option b)
• A Nobel Prize-winning author known for "A House for Mr Biswas" and "An Area of Darkness" (which is a different book entirely, critical of India itself).
Tulsi Gabbard (Option d)
• An American politician and former US Representative, entirely unconnected to authoring this specific historical book.
None of the above/More than one of the above (Option e)
• Incorrect, as Tharoor correctly identifies the author.

So the correct answer is (c)