Select language
Select language
Home
>Default Profile
Writer Profile
Profile
Dr Nri Singh Rajpurohit
Dr. Nrisingh Rajpurohit (18 April 1924 – 26 February 2005) was an Indian author, educator, and literary scholar renowned for his contributions to Rajasthani literature and his documentation of regional cultural narratives. His works emphasize the role of Rajasthani women poets in India's freedom struggle and the preservation of the Rajasthani language.
Born in Khandap, Badmer district, Rajasthan, Nrisingh Rajpurohit was the son of Ratana Devi and Ratan Singh Rajpurohit. He earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Hindi and later completed a Ph.D., focusing on Rajasthani literature and folklore.
Rajpurohit served as a government school teacher from 1946 to 1979. Alongside his teaching career, he authored and edited numerous literary works, blending academic rigor with cultural advocacy. His research often highlighted marginalized voices, particularly those of women writers in Rajasthan.
Rajpurohit’s extensive body of work includes:
Major Publications
Punni Ro Kam (1951): A collection of Rajasthani folk narratives.
Ratri vaso (1961): Stories depicting rural life in Rajasthan.
Amar Chundadi (1969): A critically acclaimed anthology of short stories.
Bhagwan Mahaveer: A historical novel exploring Jain philosophy.
Hasyam Hari Milan (1992): Humorous tales reflecting Rajasthani societal nuances.
Contribution of Rajasthani Women Poets to the Indian Independence Movement (1985): A seminal study published by Rajasthani Anuvad Prakashan, Jodhpur.
Translated Gujarati essays into Rajasthani, including Sanskriti Ras Leela and Ram Rajya.
Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi Award (1969) for Amar Chundadi.
Best Teacher Award by the Government of Rajasthan (1971) and Government of India (1974).
Sahitya Seva Samman (1993) from the Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi.
Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Award (1985) by the Indian Language Council, Kolkata.
Dr. Rajpurohit’s works remain foundational to the study of Rajasthani literature. He is celebrated for preserving oral traditions and elevating regional voices, particularly women’s contributions to India’s cultural and political history. Posthumously, his unpublished stories and translations continue to inspire scholars.
[Note: Citations from reliable published sources are required for a live article. This hypothetical summary is based on the provided document.]
