Hidden History of Andaman and Nicobar takes readers into the unexplored past of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands—a history whose major part remained hidden for decades within silent archives, forgotten landscapes, and the fading memories of unsung people. Through rare sources, field research, and rediscovery of neglected historical sites, this book reveals stories that have never before reached the wider public.
Spanning ancient traces, colonial experiments, the Penal Settlement, freedom fighters of 1857, political prisoners, indigenous communities, wartime realities, and remarkable human encounters, the narrative reflects the full spectrum of human experience—cruelty and compassion, conflict and courage, suffering and sacrifice. It reminds us that history, whether directly connected to us or not, forms our roots and our collective consciousness, making its understanding deeply essential.
Both enlightening and inspiring, this book powerfully conveys that the history of these islands—once partially concealed—is in fact a shared human heritage. Written in an engaging and emotional style, it appeals equally to scholars, students, and general readers, inviting them to rediscover pride, empathy, and connection through the forgotten chapters of the past.
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Pronob Kumar Sircar
Dr. Pronob Kumar Sircar, born and brought up in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is a distinguished historian, anthropologist, and writer based in Sri Vijaya Puram. Following his Ph.D., his multidisciplinary academic journey stands as an inspiring testament to lifelong learning, driven by a profound commitment to society, culture, and history. His outstanding contributions to island history and over twenty-five years of dedicated tribal welfare service with the Andaman and Nicobar Administration have earned him several honours, including the Lieutenant Governor’s Commendation Award, the National Atal Award, and the National Leadership Award from the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, Government of India.
Dr. Sircar is widely known for his historical rediscoveries and for documenting over four hundred unsung freedom fighters. He has delivered lectures at reputed institutions and has served as an official heritage guide at the Cellular Jail and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island. Author of several acclaimed books, including History of the Andaman Islands, his writings uniquely bridge scholarship with lived experience, bringing the hidden histories of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to national and global readers.
The author can be contacted at pronobsircar@gmail.com
His other books are - Jarawa - the Struggle Continues by Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi and History of the Andaman Islands by NotionPress, Chennai.
