Introduction to Munshi Premchand Munshi Premchand (1880–1936) is one of the most celebrated writers of Hindi and Urdu literature. Known as the “Upanyas Samrat” (Emperor of Novels), he played a crucial role in shaping modern Indian literature. His real name was Dhanpat Rai Shrivastava, but he adopted “Premchand” as his pen name. Early Life andContinue reading “A guide to reading Munshi Premchand”
