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Chaturbhuja Mohanty and Kumudini Mohanty gave birth to Binapani Mohanty inapani. Her ancestors originated from Chandol, a village close to Kendrapada that was formerly a part of the united Cuttack. However, she was born in Berhampore in 1936, where her father, a government employee, was stationed.He was a scholar and writer in the Indian language of Odia. For her works like Patadei and Kasturi Mriga, she was well renowned. Prior to her retirement, she was an economics professor. The Indian government had given her the Padmashree award, and the Odisha Sahitya Akademi had given her the Atibadi Jagannatha Das Sammana.…

In the Indian subcontinent from 268 to 232 BCE, Ashoka, also known as Ashoka the Great and Chakraravartin Samrat Ashoka, was the third Mauryan Emperor of Magadha. His empire, which had Pataliputra as its capital, stretched across a sizable portion of the Indian subcontinent, from what is now Afghanistan in the west to what is now Bangladesh in the east. He is recognised with being a key factor in the development of Buddhism throughout ancient Asia and is known as its patron. Since the decipherment of materials written in Brahmi script in the 19th century, Ashoka has gained recognition as…

Birakishore Das, sometimes referred to as “Jatiya Kabi Birakishore” was an Odisha-born poet, politician, and social activist.Most well-known as the editor of the monthly magazine “Mo Desha” On November 23, 1898, in the Punanga village of the Cuttack area, Birakishore Das was born. He graduated from Victoria High School in Cuttack and went on to work for Odisha’s cooperative department. In 1921, after serving for five years, he joined the Non-Cooperation movement.His patriotic songs, which were written in opposition to British rule and served as an inspiration to countless numbers of people, made him quite well-known during the time of…

Udayanath Sarangi was born in a low-income household in the Cuttack district village of Sippi in 1905. He was an established journalist and writer who made contributions to various forms of Odia literature, with his work in translation and children’s literature standing out as his most notable accomplishments. He joined the non-cooperation movement as soon as he started attending the rural school. Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist whose resistance of British rule in India made him a hero among many Indians, but his affiliations with Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during the Second World War left a legacy…

Udayanath Sarangi was born in a low-income household in the Cuttack district village of Sippi in 1905. He was an established journalist and writer who made contributions to various forms of Odia literature, with his work in translation and children’s literature standing out as his most notable accomplishments. He joined the non-cooperation movement as soon as he started attending the rural school. Since then, he has been deeply moved by Gandhiji’s principles. Under the direction of illustrious instructors like Pandit Gopabandhu Das and Pandit Nilakantha Das, he completed his education in school. When he served as the Samaja’s main editor…

Jitendra Narayan Dash, an author from Odisha and recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, was born on August 3, 1953. He works under the pen name Dash Benhur. He was born in Odisha’s Khandapada, in the Nayagarh district.He left his position as Samanta Chandra Sekhara College, Puri, principal. He is one of Aama Odisha’s founding members.Jitendra Narayan Dash, also known as Jita by his elders but better known as Dash Benhur, goes by the pen name of Dash Benhur. After seeing the critically acclaimed 1959 picture Ben Hur, which won eleven Oscars, he decided to use a pseudonym. Books Info Books…

Gouranga Charan Das was a leader of the socialist Kissan Movement and Gadajat Praja Andolon in Odisha as well as a freedom fighter who admired Gandhi.On January 26, 1899, Gouranga Charan Das was born in Bagalpur in British India’s Cuttack district. His right hand was severely disabled from birth, which left him with physical impairments. When he was still a young man, Mahatma Gandhi’s call for joining the Freedom Movement served as inspiration. Due to his involvement in the struggle for independence, he was frequently imprisoned. Books Info Books namePraharaj Granthabali, Ramyarachana-2AuthorGournga Charan DashNo Of pages570PublisherVidyapuriPublication2005Printed AtNADistributorNA Praharaj Granthabali, Ramyarachana-2 Sample…

Gouranga Charan Das was a leader of the socialist Kissan Movement and Gadajat Praja Andolon in Odisha as well as a freedom fighter who admired Gandhi.On January 26, 1899, Gouranga Charan Das was born in Bagalpur in British India’s Cuttack district. His right hand was severely disabled from birth, which left him with physical impairments. When he was still a young man, Mahatma Gandhi’s call for joining the Freedom Movement served as inspiration. Due to his involvement in the struggle for independence, he was frequently imprisoned. Books Info Books namePraharaj Granthabali, Ramyarachana-1AuthorGouranga Charan DashNo Of pages590PublisherVidyapuriPublication2005Printed AtNADistributorNA Praharaj Granthabali, Ramyarachana-1 Sample…

Gouranga Charan Das was a leader of the socialist Kissan Movement and Gadajat Praja Andolon in Odisha as well as a freedom fighter who admired Gandhi.On January 26, 1899, Gouranga Charan Das was born in Bagalpur in British India’s Cuttack district. His right hand was severely disabled from birth, which left him with physical impairments. When he was still a young man, Mahatma Gandhi’s call for joining the Freedom Movement served as inspiration. Due to his involvement in the struggle for independence, he was frequently imprisoned. Books Info Books namePraharaj Granthabali, LokasahityaAuthorGournga Charan DashNo Of pages819PublisherVidyapuriPublication2006Printed AtNADistributorNA Praharaj Granthabali, Lokasahitya Sample…

The Paika Bidroha, also known as the Paika Rebellion. Early in 1817, there was an armed uprising against Company control in India. Under the leadership of Bakshi Jagabandhu, the Paikas rose up in rebellion. Projecting Lord Jagannath as the emblem of Odia unity, the insurrection swiftly spread throughout most of Odisha before being crushed by the Company’s forces. Books Info Books namePaika Rebellion – A Documentary StudyEditorManoranjan PanigrahyNo Of pages741PublisherOdisha State ArchivesPublication2017Printed AtNADistributorNA Paika Rebellion – A Documentary Study Full Pdf Download