Concept:'The Glass Palace' is a historical novel set in colonial Southeast Asia.Explanation:The book was written by Indian author Amitav Ghosh and published in 2000. It spans three generations across Burma, India, and Malaya, blending fiction with real events like the fall of the Konbaung Dynasty. The novel was shortlisted for major awards and explores themes of colonialism and identity. Other options: Vikram Seth is known for 'A Suitable Boy', Salman Rushdie for 'Midnight's Children', and Raj Kamal Jha for 'The Blue Bedspread'. None of them wrote 'The Glass Palace'.Answer:Option A: Amitav Ghosh.