Premchand
Indian writer of Hindi and Urdu fiction (1880–1936); pioneer of social realism in Hindustani literature
Premchand was born on July 31, 1880 in Varanasi and died on October 8, 1936 in Varanasi, aged 56. Recorded occupations: novelist, screenwriter, writer, essayist, editor and short story writer. Country of citizenship: British Raj. Associated movement: Progressive Writers' Movement. Notable works include “Godaan”, “Bazaar-e-Husn”, “Karmabhoomi”, “Shatranj ke khiladi”, “Gaban” and “Nirmala”. Educated at University of Allahabad.
- Born
- July 31, 1880 · Varanasi
- Died
- October 8, 1936 · Varanasi
- Age at death
- 56
- Citizenship
- British Raj
- Occupations
- novelist, screenwriter, writer, essayist, editor, short story writer
- Movements
- Progressive Writers' Movement
- Notable works
- Godaan, Bazaar-e-Husn, Karmabhoomi, Shatranj ke khiladi, Gaban, Nirmala
- Education
- University of Allahabad
- Wikipedia editions
- 71 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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