Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar'
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1908 – 1974
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Born in Simaria (Begusarai), Bihar, India
Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' was a towering figure in modern Hindi literature, celebrated as the "Rashtrakavi" (National Poet). He was a poet, essayist, and academic who played a significant role during the Indian independence movement. His verses, often written in Veer Rasa (heroic sentiment), provided a clarion call for nationalism and social justice. Beyond his literary contributions, he served as a member of the Rajya Sabha for 12 years and was the Vice-Chancellor of Bhagalpur University.
