Kumar Pradhan was an Indian historian and writer who focused on researching the History of the Eastern Himalayas, Genealogical studies, and Nepali literature. He was also involved in editing and writing literary journals and anthologies, as well as publishing scholarly articles in Nepali. Pradhan held the position of chief editor for Sunchari Samachar and other well-known Nepali newspapers. He was born on May 7, 1937, and passed away on December 20, 2013.