Mitradev Mahanta (1894–1983) was a noted writer, dramatist, historical researcher, freedom fighter and actor from Assam. He won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. He was the president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha in 1964 held at Digobi. He was born into Assamese at Letugram Xatra, Sarbaibandha at Jorhat, Assam on 13 June 1894.[1]

Mitradev Mahanta
Born13 June 1894
Sorbaibondha, Jorhat, Assam
Died26 March 1983
OccupationWriter, Social Activist
LanguageAssamese
NationalityIndian
Citizenship India
Notable awardsSangeet Natak Akademi Award

Literary works

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Published Assamese Books'

  • Laklou Lani (লেকলৌ লানি) - 1915
  • Biya Biporjoy (বিয়া বিপৰ্যয়) - 1924
  • Gyan Lohori (জ্ঞান লহৰী) - 1924
  • Chandrahar (চন্দ্ৰহাৰ) - 1925
  • Dhurba (ধ্ৰুৱ) - 1925
  • Mou Mohabharat - 1925
  • Mohan Bhog (মোহন ভোগ) - 1925 etc.
  • Niboka Roja (নিবোকা ৰজা) - 1928


References

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  1. ^ "Mitradev Mahanta?s compilation of writings released". The Sentinel. Retrieved 9 July 2014.