Nilakantha Das
Indian activist (1884–1967)
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Summary
Nilakantha Das's place of birth was Puri district[1]. He was born on August 5, 1884[2]. He died on November 6, 1967[3]. He worked as a writer[4], politician[5], and autobiographer[6].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: India[7], British Raj[8], Dominion of India[9]
- Native language: Odia[10]
- Position held: Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly[11]
- Educated at: University of Calcutta[12]
- Notable work: Atmajibani[13]
- Award received: Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia[14], Padma Bhushan[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of political party: Indian National Congress[17]
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Recognition
Awards received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia[14], a literary award[18], in India[19] and Padma Bhushan[15], a civil decoration[20], in India[21], founded in 1954[22].
FAQs
Where was Nilakantha Das born?
Nilakantha Das was born in Puri district[1].
What did Nilakantha Das do for work?
Nilakantha Das worked as writer[4], politician[5], and autobiographer[6].
Where did Nilakantha Das go to school?
Nilakantha Das was educated at University of Calcutta[12].
What awards did Nilakantha Das receive?
Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia[14] and Padma Bhushan[15].