Satyananda Giri was a Hindu monk belonging to Sri Gnanananda Tapovanam, South India. He spent many years writing books on history and philosophy. His books include Kant, Naropa, Akbar and In the Twirling of a Lotus. He passed away on March 31, 2015. The book Suleiman the Magnificent was an unfinished manuscript which was completed by the author's niece Srikala.