Nilakantha Das
Nilakantha Das (1884–1967) was an Indian writer, politician and autobiographer.
Also recorded as Pandit Nilakantha Das · Dāśa, Nīḷakaṇṭha
Nilakantha Das
- Born
- 1884 · Puri district.
- Died
- 1967
- Nationality
- India · British Raj · Dominion of India
- Occupation
- writer · politician · autobiographer
- Education
- University of Calcutta
- Known for
- Atmajibani
- Honours
- Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia · Padma Bhushan
- Languages
- Odia
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Biography
Born at Puri district in 1884, died in 1967.
Nilakantha Das studied at University of Calcutta. The recorded working language is Odia. Positions recorded include Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. Works named in the authority record are Atmajibani. Distinctions recorded are Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia and Padma Bhushan.
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