Who wrote the book ‘Poverty and un-British rule in India’?

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The correct answer is Dadabhai Naoroji

Key Points

Dadabhai Naoroji was a prominent Indian nationalist and is known as the "Grand Old Man of India".
He wrote the book Poverty and un-British Rule in India, which critiqued British colonial policies in India.
The book highlighted the "drain of wealth" theory, which explained how British rule drained India's resources for the benefit of Britain.
Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament in 1892.

Additional Information

Ramesh Chandra Dutt: He was an Indian civil servant, historian, and economic thinker. He authored several books, including Economic History of India, which also critiqued British policies.
Rudder Palme Dutt: He was a British Marxist political activist and writer. He authored India Today, which analyzed the economic and political conditions of India during British rule.
Surendranath Banerjee: He was an Indian nationalist leader and one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress. He was known for his efforts to unite Indians against British rule.