Ramchandra Shukla Age, Wiki and Bio

Ramchandra Shukla

Quick Info

ProfessionWriter, Essayist, Scholar, Historian, Novelist, and Critic
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/10/1884
Age56 years (died on 02, Feb, 1941)
BirthplaceBasti Agona, North-Western Provinces, British India
Date of Death02/02/1941

Bio/Wiki

Name earnedAcharya Shukla
Other nameAcharya Pandit Ramchandra Shukla

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMission School, Mirzapur
Educational Qualifications
  • Hindi, English, and Urdu at his house from qualified teachers
  • 1898: Passed his Middle school
  • High school education at Mission School, Mirzapur
  • Fine Arts

Personal Life

Date of Birth04/10/1884
BirthplaceBasti Agona, North-Western Provinces, British India
Date of Death02/02/1941
Place of DeathBenares, Benares State, British India
Cause of DeathHeart Attack
Zodiac signLibra
Religion/Religious ViewsHinduism
CasteBrahmin

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married

Family

FatherChandrabali Shukla
MotherVibhasee Devi
SpouseSavitri Devi
Children
Sons
  • Keshav Chandra
  • Gokul Chandra
Daughters
  • Vidhya
  • Durgavati
  • Kamla
Great-GranddaughterDr Mukta (writer)
Great-GrandsonDr Manjit Chaturvedi (writer)

Career

Notable BookHindi Sahitya Ka Itihaas (1928)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • He was the recipient of rupees 500 by the Hindustani Academy for his writing 'Kavya Men Rahasyavad.'
  • He was the recipient of the Mangala Prasad Paritoshik award of rupees 1200 by the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Allahabad for his writing 'Chintamani.'
Major Works
  • Nirala Aur Nazrul Ka Rashtriya Chintan
  • Nirvachit Prabandh Sankalan
  • Sadi Ke Ant Mein Hindi
  • Naya Mandand (research journal in Hindi)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ramchandra Shukla (1884-1941) was an influential Indian historian specializing in Hindi literature.
He revolutionized the study of Hindi literature by introducing scientific methods and empirical research.
His notable work includes the book 'Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihaas,' establishing him as a leading figure in 20th-century literature.
Shukla received education in Hindi, English, and Urdu from skilled tutors in his home.
During high school, he attended Mission School in Mirzapur to further his studies.
His impactful contributions to Hindi literature were widely acknowledged and revered.
Shukla served as a Hindi professor at Banaras Hindu University, contributing significantly to the field of Hindi studies.
He was responsible for editing the Hindi dictionary 'Hindi Sabda-sagar' and leading the Hindi Department at Kashi Hindu University.
The prolific writer penned essays on diverse subjects, which were regularly featured in newspapers and magazines.
Shukla translated renowned works such as 'The Light of Asia' by Edwin Arnold into 'Buddha Charit' and 'The Riddles of the Universe' by Ernst Haeckel into 'Vishwa Prapanch.'
He advocated for literature that highlighted social progress and aimed at freeing society from exploitation.