Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

Indian historian and author

Hazari Prasad Dwivedi - Indian historian and author
Born

August 19th, 1907
117 years ago

Died

1979
46 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

India

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A prominent historian and author, dedicated significant work to Indian history and culture. Contributed to Hindi literature and advocated for the preservation of Indian historical narratives. Engaged in research and documentation that highlighted the socio-cultural dynamics of Indian society. Worked actively in the academic sphere, shaping historical discourse through writings and lectures during the mid-20th century.

Wrote extensively on Indian history and literature

Authored the book 'Bharatiya Sahitya ka Itihas'

Contributed to the establishment of Hindi as a medium for scholarly research

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