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Benudhar Sharma

Benudhar Sharma (Beṇudhar Śarmmā, 1894–1981) was a noted writer, translator, journalist, historical researcher, and freedom fighter from Assam. He was a recipient of the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan and was the second Assamese writer who won the Sahitya Akademi Award. He was the president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha in 1956.

Benudhar Sharma

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Name
Benudhar Sharma
Born
16 November 1894
Birthplace
Charing, Sibasagar, Assam
Died
26 February 1981 (aged 86)
Occupation
* Writer
Awards
Sahitya Akademi Award (1960) Padma Bhushan (posthumously)
Nationality
India · British Raj · Dominion of India
Education
Bangabasi College
Honours
Sahitya Akademi Award · Padma Bhushan
Languages
Assamese

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Benudhar Sharma (Beṇudhar Śarmmā, 1894–1981) was a noted writer, translator, journalist, historical researcher, and freedom fighter from Assam. He was a recipient of the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan and was the second Assamese writer who won the Sahitya Akademi Award. He was the president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha in 1956.

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