Major Bahadur Singh Baral (15 April 1892 – 16 October 1962) was a Nepali national poet[1][2] and a military officer in the First Gorkha Rifle of the British Indian Army. He served as a major in the British Indian Army.[3] He is known for his contributions to Nepali literature. He wrote several poems which comprise "Baral ko Asu", a poem book written by him. It consists of poems of religion, patriotism, equality, social reforms, and the bravery of the Gorkhalis.
Major Bahadur Singh Baral | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Bahadur Singh Baral |
| Born | 15 April 1895 Deuchuli, Nawalparasi (now Nawalpur District) |
| Died | 16 October 1962 (aged 67) Village Dari, Distt kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Service | British Indian Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Awards | O.B.I M.V.O. |
| Spouse(s) | Saraswati Baral (deceased), Dilmaya Baral |
| Children | Khadgajeet Baral |
Biography
editBaral was born in Chuli Bojha, Deuchuli, Nawalparasi District in a military environment. Both he and his father were majors in the Second Battalion of the First Gorkha Rifle in the British Indian Army, in which Baral had commandeered in World War II.
He also helped to establish Gorakhnath Temple in Village Dari, near Dharamshala, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
References
edit- ^ "Madhyakalin Kabyik Kriti..."[permanent dead link]
- ^ K. V. Singh Political profiles of modern India 2005 p335 "Durga Malla had drawn inspiration from the poet and social reformer Subedar-Major Bahadur Singh Baral and the musician and playwright Mitra Sen Thapa."
- ^ "The Khukri Chronicles". Outlook India.
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