Shivmangal Singh Suman

Shivmangal Singh Suman studied at Banaras Hindu University. The recorded working language is Hindi. Employment is recorded with Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan. Positions recorded include vice-chancellor and vice president. Works named in the authority record are Mitti Ki Baraat. Distinctions recorded are Sahitya Akademi Award, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri in literature and education.

• Name — Shivmangal Singh Suman • Born — 5 August 1915 • Birthplace — Unnao, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India • Died — 27 November 2002 • Place of death — Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India • Occupation — Poet, academician • Notable Works — Mitti Ki Baarat, Hillol, Jeevan Ke Gaan • Awards — 1974: Sahitya Akademi Award 1999: Padma Bhushan 1974: Padma Shri

Shivmangal Singh 'Suman' was born on 5 August 1915 at Jhagarpur, Unnao district in the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh of British India. He belonged to a Pratihar Rajput family. He was a leading Hindi writer and poet. He earned a M.A. and Ph.D. in Hindi from Benaras Hindu University. The university also honoured him with a D.Litt. in 1950.

Suman worked as the Vice Chancellor of Vikram University (Ujjain) during 1968–78; the Vice-President of Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan, Lucknow; Press & Cultural Attache, Indian Embassy, Kathmandu (Nepal) during 1956–61; and the President, Association of Indian Universities (New Delhi) during 1977–78. He was the Executive President, Kalidas Academy, Ujjain, until his death due to a heart attack on 27 November 2002. Upon his death, the then Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee said that, "Dr. Shivmangal Singh ‘Suman’ was not only a powerful signature in the field of Hindi poetry, but he was also the custodian of the collective consciousness of his time. His creations not only expressed the pain of his own feelings, but were also fearless constructive commentary on the issues of the era."

• Mahadevi Ki Kavya Sadhana

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