Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Nepalese poet (1909 – 1960)

Died aged 49ScorpioNepal

Biography

Laxmi Prasad Devkota (12 November 1909 – 14 September 1959), was a Nepalese poet, novelist, playwright, scholar, lawyer, lecturer, and politician. Honored with the title of Mahakavi in Nepalese literature. He is regarded as one of the greatest literary figures in Nepal, and often described as a poet with a golden heart. Devkota is best known for works such as Muna Madan, Sulochana, Kunjini, Bhikhari, and Shakuntala.

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Career highlights

Notable works

  • Muna Madan
  • Pagal
  • Sakuntal
  • Sulochana
  • Prithviraj Chauhan
  • Champa
  • Savitri Satrawan
  • Bhikhari
  • Putali
  • Sunko Bihan

Family

Spouse(s)
Manadevi Chalise
Parents
Tilmadhav DevkotaAmar Rajyalakshmi Devi

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Laxmi Prasad Devkota died on September 14, 1959 at the age of 49.
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Laxmi Prasad Devkota was born on November 12, 1909.
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Laxmi Prasad Devkota was born in Kathmandu.
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Laxmi Prasad Devkota is a citizen of Nepal.
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Laxmi Prasad Devkota is known as poet, essayist, playwright, novelist.
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According to Wikidata, Laxmi Prasad Devkota's spouse is or was Manadevi Chalise.