Ramchandra Shukla

Historian and author of notable works

Ramchandra Shukla - Historian and author of notable works
Born

October 4th, 1884
141 years ago

Died

1941
84 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

India

Links & References

An Indian historian and author contributed significantly to the study of Indian literature and history. Participated in the historical discourse regarding Hindi literature and played a crucial role in its development. Shukla's works focused on the critical analysis of poets and playwrights, capturing the trends and movements within Hindi literature. The literary community recognized the importance of his analyses and texts, which emphasized the cultural and historical contexts of the time. His scholarship provided detailed insights that influenced future generations of historians and writers.

Authored 'History of Hindi Literature'

Contributed to the understanding of Hindi writers

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