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Vrindavan Lal verma (9 January 1889 – 23 February 1969) was a Hindi novelist and playwright. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan for his literary works;[1] Agra University presented him with honorary D. Lit. He received Soviet Land Nehru Award and the government India also awarded him for his novel, Jhansi Ki Rani.
Vrindavan Lal Verma | |
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| Born | 9 January 1889 Mauranipur, Jhansi District, India |
| Died | 23 February 1969 (aged 80) |
He was drawn toward mythological and historical narratives from early childhood. His masterpiece, Mriganayani, set at the end of the 15th century in Gwalior, tells the legend of Man Singh Tomar and his "doe-eyed queen" Mrignayani.[2]
His historical novels are
Varma's social novels include
His plays include an adaptation of his novel, Jhansi ki Rani, Hans Mayur (1950), Bans ki Phans (1950), Pile Hath (1950), Purva ki Aur (1951), Kevat (1951), Nilkanth (1951), Mangal Sutra (1952), Birbal (1953), and Lalit Vikram (1953).
Varma wrote short stories also which have been published in seven volumes. His autobiography Apni Kahani has also been applauded.[3][page needed]
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