MS PEGGY MOHAN BOOKS

Peggy Mohan is an acclaimed linguist, author and educator known for her work on language, migration, identity and the cultural history of India. Born in Trinidad and educated in the United States, she moved to India and developed a deep interest in the country’s diverse linguistic traditions and the ways languages evolve through contact between communities. With a background in linguistics, Mohan explores how migration, historical encounters and social change shape the languages people speak today. Her writing combines scholarly insight with accessible storytelling, making complex linguistic ideas engaging for a wide readership. She is the author of Wanderers, Kings, Merchants: The Story of India Through Its Languages and Framing the Future: India and Language in a Multipolar Age. Through her books, Mohan encourages readers to reconsider the relationship between language, identity, history and belonging, offering fresh perspectives on India’s multilingual society and the enduring influence of cultural exchange.