Panuganti Lakshminarasimha Rao
Indian author and educator

Born
1865
160 years ago
Died
January 1st, 1940
85 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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An influential Indian author and educator, produced significant literary works in Telugu. Contributed to the educational advancement and cultural preservation of Telugu literature. Acted as a principal in educational institutions and emphasized the importance of language and literature in society. Engaged in various literary and social activities, promoting the use of Telugu in education.
Authored influential Telugu literary works
Served as principal at educational institutions
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