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Detailed explanation-1: -A new book titled “Voices of Dissent” authored by Historian Romila Thapar will be jointly published by Penguin Random House India and Seagull Books.

Detailed explanation-2: -About the Author ROMILA THAPAR is Emeritus Professor of History at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She has been General President of the Indian History Congress.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Romila Thapar. A book titled “Voices of Dissent” authored by Romila Thapar. This book is scheduled to be published in October 2020. In Voices of Dissent: Thapar looks at the articulation of nonviolent dissent and relates it to various pivotal moments throughout India’s history.

Detailed explanation-4: -Voices of Dissent is a thought-provoking book attempting to provide a new perspective to history, archives, and the veracity of several established subjects. The 154-page essay is a fresh perspective towards ancient Indian history, which makes us question whether these dissenters have been misunderstood.