Nabin Chandra Bardoloi
Nabin Chandra Bardoloi (1875–1936) was an Indian writer, politician and leader of Indian National Congress party from Assam.[1] An Indian independence movement activist, he was a prominent leader from Assam in the Non-cooperation movement (1920–1922) of Mahatma Gandhi.[2] He was conferred with Karmabir title for his works and contribution towards the people of Assam. The Government of India issued a commemorative postage stamp in his honour during his birth centenary year in 1975.[3] His daughter Nalini Bala Devi was a noted Assamese poet and writer, who also wrote his biography, Smritir Tirtha (1948).[4] He was the first General secretary of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee.
Nabin Chandra Bardoloi | |
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| Born | 1875 North Gauhati, Assam |
| Died | 1936 |
| Nationality |  India |
| Other names | Karmabir |
| Education | Calcutta University, Presidency College |
| Known for | Indian independence movement |
| Spouse | Hemanta Kumari Devi |
Bardoloi on a 1975 stamp of India
References
- Amaresh Datta (1987). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: A-Devo. Sahitya Akademi. p. 384. ISBN 8126018038.
- Anil Kumar (2007). Quit India Movement In Assam. Mittal Publications. p. 24. ISBN 978-8183242424.
- 1975 stamps: Nabin Chandra Bardoloi, 3 November 1975
- Nalini Natarajan; Emmanuel Sampath Nelson (1996). Handbook of Twentieth-Century Literatures of India. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 31. ISBN 0313287783.
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