Vijaydan Detha

Vijaydan Detha (1926–2013) was an Indian writer and poet.

Also recorded as Bijji; Vijay Dan Detha.

Overview

Also worked under the name Bijji.

Born at Jodhpur district in 1926, died at Jodhpur in 2013.

In detail

the recorded working language is Rajasthani.

The authority associates the name with Progressive Writers' Movement.

Works named in the authority record are Batan Ri Phulwari.

Distinctions recorded are Sahitya Akademi Award and Padma Shri in literature and education.

Sources

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“Vijaydan Detha”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q3558247: Vijaydan Detha
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