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Where did Bezbaroa receive his early education?
Where did Bezbaroa receive his early education?
- General Assembly's Institution in Calcutta
- Sibsagar Govt. High School at Sibsagar (correct)
- University of Calcutta
- City College in Calcutta
What was the date selected by the Assam Sahitya Sabha as Bezbaroa's date of birth?
What was the date selected by the Assam Sahitya Sabha as Bezbaroa's date of birth?
- 29th December 1931
- 30th November 1868
- 14th October 1864 (correct)
- 26th March
What title was given to Bezbaroa by the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1931?
What title was given to Bezbaroa by the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1931?
- Sahityarathi
- Roxoraj (correct)
- Charioteer of Literature
- Kripaabor Borbaruah
In which year did Bezbaroa die?
In which year did Bezbaroa die?
What position did Bezbaroa hold at the All Assam students conference in 1921?
What position did Bezbaroa hold at the All Assam students conference in 1921?
What literary era was Lakshminath Bezbarua a stalwart of?
What literary era was Lakshminath Bezbarua a stalwart of?
In which literary genres did Lakshminath Bezbarua make significant contributions?
In which literary genres did Lakshminath Bezbarua make significant contributions?
What was the reason behind Lakshminath Bezbarua inventing a different date for his birth?
What was the reason behind Lakshminath Bezbarua inventing a different date for his birth?
How did Lakshminath Bezbarua respond to the prevailing social environment?
How did Lakshminath Bezbarua respond to the prevailing social environment?
What did Lakshminath Bezbarua question the significance of in relation to his own date of birth?
What did Lakshminath Bezbarua question the significance of in relation to his own date of birth?
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Bezbaroa's Early Education
Bezbaroa's Early Education
Bezbaroa's early education took place at Sibsagar Govt. High School in Sibsagar.
Bezbaroa's Birthdate
Bezbaroa's Birthdate
The Assam Sahitya Sabha designated October 14, 1864, as Bezbaroa's birthdate.
Bezbaroa's 1931 Title
Bezbaroa's 1931 Title
In 1931, the Asam Sahitya Sabha honored Bezbaroa with the title Roxoraj.
Bezbaroa's Death Year
Bezbaroa's Death Year
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Bezbaroa's 1921 Role
Bezbaroa's 1921 Role
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Bezbaroa's Literary Era
Bezbaroa's Literary Era
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Bezbaroa's Literary Genres
Bezbaroa's Literary Genres
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Alternate Birthdate Reason
Alternate Birthdate Reason
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Bezbaroa's Social Response
Bezbaroa's Social Response
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Questioned Birthdate Importance
Questioned Birthdate Importance
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Assam Sahitya Sabha
Assam Sahitya Sabha
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All Assam students conference
All Assam students conference
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Jonaki Era
Jonaki Era
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Satirical works
Satirical works
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Literary Genres
Literary Genres
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Plays
Plays
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Bezbaroa received his early education in Nowgong High School.
Birth and Legacy
- The Assam Sahitya Sabha selected November 14, 1868, as Bezbaroa's date of birth.
- Bezbaroa was given the title of "Sahityacharya" by the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1931.
- Bezbaroa passed away in 1938.
Contributions and Roles
- Bezbaroa held the position of president at the All Assam students conference in 1921.
- He was a stalwart of the Jonaki era in Assamese literature.
- Bezbaroa made significant contributions to literary genres such as poetry, drama, and fiction.
Personal Life and Beliefs
- Bezbaroa invented a different date for his birth to escape astrological predictions and to assert his independence.
- He responded to the prevailing social environment by questioning social norms and conventions.
- Bezbaroa questioned the significance of his own date of birth, which led him to invent a different date.
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Test your knowledge about the life and works of Lakshminath Bezbarua, an influential poet, novelist, and playwright in modern Assamese literature. Learn about his contributions to the Jonaki Era and his impact on Assamese literary culture.
