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Indian writer and dramatist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jnanadabhiram Barua (1880-1955)[1] was a notable Indian Assamese language writer, dramatist, translator, and barrister from Assam. He also participated in India's freedom struggle.
Gyanadabhiram Barua | |
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| Born | 1880 |
| Died | 1955 (aged 74–75) |
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| Language | Assamese |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Latika Tagore |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Sharmila Tagore (granddaughter) |
He was born to Gunabhiram Barua and Bishnupriya Devi in 1880. He received his early education in Nagaon. Thereafter he went to Calcutta and London for further education. He became barrister and was appointed as the first principal of BRM Government Law College in Assam.[2]
Some of his works include Venishor Saud, Pancharatna, Dodair poja, and Bialator Sithi (Letters from Abroad).[1] Mor Katha is his autobiographical book.[3] He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1933 held at North Lakhimpur, Assam.[4] He translated Laxminath Bezbarua's Burhi aair xadhu into English.
He was married to Latika Tagore.[5] Barua's daughter Ira Barua married Gitindranath Tagore and their eldest daughter is noted Indian film actress Sharmila Tagore and married to then Captain of Indian Cricket team and Nawab of Pataudi Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.[6]
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