Ainslie Embree

Ainslie Thomas Embree (; January 1, 1921 – June 6, 2017) was a Canadian Indologist and historian. He was considered a leading scholar of modern Indian history and played a seminal role in the introduction of South Asian studies into US college and secondary education curricula. In addition to his academic work, Embree made significant contributions to peace efforts between India and Pakistan as a member of the Kashmir Study Group and the Council on Foreign Relations, and acted as a consultant to the US diplomatic and intelligence communities. He has been described as a "[http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/for-ainslie-embree-india-was-the-most-important-event-of-the-20th-century-4701541/ tireless advocate for greater understanding between the US and India]" who was also known for his seminal insights into the complex relationship of religion and nationalism that have influenced religious scholarship in this country. Provided by Wikipedia