Maithili Sharan Gupt


  • Born on 3rd August 1886 (d. 12th Dec 1964).
  • Near Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
  • He is one of the pioneers of using Khari Boli in his writings. Braj Bhasaha was widely in use during that time.
  • He served as honorary member of Rajya Sabha.
  • He received Padma Bhushan in 1954.
  • His first work is Rang Mein Bhang.
  • Other famous works - Saket, Yashodara, Matrubhumi, Bharat Bharati etc.,
  • Bharat Bharati was widely used during Indian National Movement.
  • Mahatma Gandhi called him as Rashtra Kavi