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Indian linguistic scholar and author (born 1965)
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh |
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image during speech in 2016 |
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| Born | 5 November 1965 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Spouse | Shashikala Prasad Singh |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | PhD (Banaras Hindu University) |
| Main interests | Indian languages, Subaltern studies, Civilizational history, Hindi literature |
| Notable works | See here |
Rajendra Prasad Singh (born 5 November 1965) is a historian, linguist, professor, author and activist known for his critical analysis of Indian history and culture.[1][2][3] He has been a professor at Shanti Prasad Jain College since 1996 and was promoted to be the Head of Department of Hindi in February 2024.[4] His writings has been published in Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad.
Dr. Singh was born on November 5, 1965, to Budh Ram Singh. He completed his schooling in his hometown. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hindi and later completed his Master of Arts. In 1994, he received his doctorate in Hindi language from Banaras Hindu University.[5]
He began his career as a lecturer at Veer Kunwar Singh University and, over time, advanced to the position of editor. Eventually, he became a Professor at Shanti Prasad Jain Mahavidyalaya. He was honored with the Dr. George Grierson Award by the Bihar government for his significant contributions to the field of language studies.[6][7]
He has written plenty of books on language, literature & history from an Indian subaltern lens. His first and following many works/books on linguistics were published by Rajkamal Prakashan.[8]
Singh’s books include:
Linguistics and literature
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- Bhasha Ka Samaj Shastra (2003) [9]
- Bharat Mein Naag Parivar Ki Bhashayen
- Hindi Ki Lambi Kavitaon Ka Aalochana Paksh
- Kavyatara
- Kavyarasnidhi
- Bhramargeet [10]
- Hindi Sahitya Ka Subaltern Itihaas
- Hindi Sahitya Prasangvash
- Aadhunik Bhojpuri Ke Dalit Kavi Aur Kavya
- Bhojpuri Ke Aadhunik Bhasha Shastra
- Kahani Ke Sau Saal
- Sahitya Mein Loktantra Ki Awaaz
- OBC Sahitya Vimarsh
- Hindi Ka Asmitamoolak Sahitya
- Dalit Sahitya Ka Itihaas Bhugol
- Bhasha, Sahitya Aur Itihaas Ka Punarpadh
- Bhojpuri-Hindi-English Lok Shabdkosh
- Pachanve Bhashaon Ka Samekit Paryay Shabdkosh
- Bhojpuri Bhasha, Vyakaran Aur Rachna
- Bhojpuri Vyakaran, Shabdkosh Aur Anuvaad Ke Samay
- Bhojpuri Ke Bhasha Shastra
- OBC Sahitya Ke Vividh Aayaam
- Itihas Ka Muayana
- Buddh Sabhyata Ki Khoj
- Buddh Itihas Ki Jhalak
- Samrat Asoka Ka Sahi Itihas
- Chhipaye Raidas Bahar Aaye
