- Well known by his name "Premchand".
- Born on 13th July 1880. (d.8th Oct 1936)
- In his earlier days, he used the pen name - "Nawab Rai".
- "Munshi" was his honorary title.
- The famous writer in Hindi/Hindustani/Urdu.
- He also holds the title of "Upanyas Samrat" (Emperor among novelists).
- Godaan, Karmabhoomi, Gaban, Sevasadan are some of his long list of well-known novels.
- Shatranj Ke Khiladi and Idgah are some of his well known short stories.