Bhai Vir Singh

Bhai Vir Singh (1872–1957) was an Indian poet, writer and novelist.

Also recorded as Bhai Vir Singh ji.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Vir Singh.

Born at Amritsar in 1872, died at Amritsar in 1957.

In detail

Bhai Vir Singh studied at Oriental College. the recorded working language is Punjabi.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are poetry, historical fiction and religious. The authority associates the name with Singh Sabha Movement.

Works named in the authority record are Mere Sainya Jio, Kambadi Kalai and Janamsakhis.

Distinctions recorded are Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi and Padma Bhushan.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Vir Singh (writer)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3631340: Bhai Vir Singh

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