Laxmi Prasad Devkota
Laxmi Prasad Devkota was a Nepalese poet, playwright, novelist, and politician. Honored with the title of Mahakabi in Nepali literature, he was known as a poet with a golden heart, and is considered one of the most famous literary figures in Nepal. Some of his popular works include Muna Madan, Sulochana, Kunjini, Bhikhari, and Shakuntala.
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- Born in
- Kathmandu
- Educated at
- Patna University
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1909
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