William Dalrymple Wins Mark Lynton History Prize 2026 for ‘The Golden Road’
In March 2026, historian William Dalrymple was awarded the Mark Lynton History Prize 2026 for his book “The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World.”
Key Highlights:
Administration: The prize is part of the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize Project and is administered by the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Columbia University School of Journalism.
Cash Prize: The Mark Lynton History Prize is an annual award carrying a cash prize of USD10,000.
Published: Published by Bloomsbury India, the book draws from Dalrymple’s decades of research on Indian history.
Award Nature: The Mark Lynton History Prize is an annual international award recognising outstanding historical writing with emphasis on intellectual depth, literary excellence and clarity of expression. The award is named after Mark Lynton, an author and advocate of historical writing.
About William Dalrymple: William Dalrymple is a renowned historian and author known for his contributions to historical writing. His notable works include White Mughals, The Last Mughal, Return of a King and The Anarchy.