Background
Sawant, Ankush Balaji was born on July 15, 1936 in Bhirawande, India. Son of Balaji Krishnaji and Draupadi Balaji (Rane) Sawant.
Sawant, Ankush Balaji was born on July 15, 1936 in Bhirawande, India. Son of Balaji Krishnaji and Draupadi Balaji (Rane) Sawant.
Bachelor in Economics and Political Science, Bombay University, 1962. Master of Arts in Political Science, Bombay University, 1967. Bachelor of Laws, Bombay University, 1968.
Doctor of Philosophy, University New Delhi, 1976.
Lecturer, Motilal Nehru College, New Delhi, 1977-1978; lecturer, Marathwada U., Aurangabad, India, 1978-1985; reader, Marathwada U., Aurangabad, India, 1985-1987; reader, Center for African Studies, Bombay, since 1987; reader, acting director, Center for African Studies, Bombay, since 1990; professor, Center for African Studies, Bombay, since 1990.
Member Indian Council for World Affairs. Convenor, Indian Center for Democratic Socialism, 1983-1987. Member Center for Study of World Affairs (founder), Society for Indian Ocean Studies (founder Bombay chapter).
Married Lily Ankush Rane Bhivaji, December 12, 1969. Children: Priyamvada, Pradhya.