The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean Shaped Human History

Sanjeev Sanyal travels across history from East Africa to Australia, examining ancient trading networks, archaeological sites, maritime empires, forgotten cities and cultural connections.

Sanjeev Sanyal is an economist, writer and urban theorist. He is known for his work on economics, maritime history and India's historical and cultural development.

The Ocean of Churn reveals the Indian Ocean as a major centre of human interaction rather than merely a geographical boundary. Through stories of merchants, empires, temples, spices, treasure fleets and migration, the book shows how the ocean connected distant societies and helped shape the modern world.