Nagpuri literature refers to literature in the Nagpuri language, the language of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The earliest literature started in the nagpuri language when the Nagvanshi king and king of Ramgarh Raj started writing poetry in the 17th century. Since then, various literature has been written.[1] Although in the present century, Nagpuri was never considered worthy of literary development. But some dedicated writers have engaged in writing short stories, plays and poetry.[2]

History

Early modern period

According to findings of manuscripts, literary works in the Nagpuri language started in the reign of Nagvanshi and Ramgarh Raj. Only the identity of King Raghunath Shah and King of Ramgarh, Dalel Singh, have established who were king in the 17th century. They were writing poetry. These literature are in Devnagari and Kaithi script.[1][3]

Late modern period

Some poets of the late modern period were Hanuman Singh, Jaigovind Mishra, Barju Ram Pathak, Ghasi Ram Mahli, Das Mahli, Mahant Ghasi and Kanchan. There were also great writers like Pradumn Das and Rudra Singh.[4][5]

Contemporary period

Some writer in contemporary period are Praful Kumar Rai, Sahani Upendra Pal Singh, Shiv Avtar Choudhary, Lal Ranvijay Nath Shahdeo, Bisheshwar Prasad Keshari, Girdhari Ram Gonjhu, Bhuneshwar Anuj and Shakuntala Mishra.[8]

Nagpuri taught in Ranchi University and other Universities of Jharkhand since 1980s. The study in regional and tribal languages in Ranchi University was started by Bishweswar Pradesh Keshri and Ram Dayal Munda during 1980s.[10][11] Although Nagpuri was never considered worthy of literatary development, in present time a small but dedicated writers have engaged in writing short stories, plays and poetry.[2]

Author and work

There are around 645 known nagpuri poets and writers whose manuscripts and books have been available since the 17th century.[1] Works of some poets and writers in the nagpuri language are as follows:[7][6]

Author Works
Raghunath Shah first known poet in nagpuri language, mostly composed devotional poetry
Beniram Mehta Nagvanshavali (1876)
Ghasi Ram Mahli Nagpuri Fag Satak, Lalana Ranjana, Durga Saptasati, Nagvanshavali Jhumar
Kanchan Sudama Charitra, Krishna Charitra, Mahabharat, Lanka Kand, Usha Haran
Drugpal Ram Deogharia Nal Charita, Korambe Upakhyan
E.H Whitley Notes on Ganwari dialects of Lohardaga, Chotanagpur (grammar), 1896
Konrad Bookout Grammar of the Nagpuria Sadani language
Ramtahal Ram Geet Nagpuria Jhumar (1945)
Dhaniram Bakshi Jitiya Kahani, Fogli budhia kar Kahani, Narad Moh Lila, Karam Mahatmay, Sri Krishna Charit, Domkach geet (1957)
Baraik Mahadev Singh Desi Jhumar
Praful Kumar Rai Son Jhair (collection of stories), Barkha, Barkha Bund, Nagpuri Kavi, Awsar ni mile bujhu, Kilkila
Bisheshwar Prasad Keshari Nerua Lota urf Sanskritit Abdharna (nibandh), Thakur Vishwanath Sahi, Kanti
Bhuneshwar Anuj Nagpuri Lok Sahitya
Sahani Upendra Pal Singh Mewar Keshri, Amba Manjar, Ulahana
Shravan Kumar Goswami Nagpuri Vyakran, Seva aur Nokri, Teteir Kar Chhaon, Du Dair Bis Phool
Girdhari Ram Gonjhu Mahabali Radhe Kar Balidan, Akhra Nindaye Gelak
Naimuddin Mirdaha Menjur Painkh
Baraik Iswari Prasad Singh Kaka kar Kahani
Kali Kumar Suman Khukhri Rugda
Shakuntala Mishra Nagpuri Sadani Vyakaran, Sadani Nagpuri-Hindi Sabdkosh, Sato Nadi Par

References

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  3. ^ "Bid to save language treasure by Dr Keshri". dailypioneer. 30 March 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Ranjan, Manish (January 2016). Jharkhand Samanya Gyan 2016. ISBN 9789351866848.
  5. ^ "नागपुरी राग-रागिनियों को संरक्षित कर रहे महावीर नायक". prabhatkhabar. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
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  7. ^ a b Dr. Manish Ranjan (2021). JPSC Mains Paper-III History and Geography (Hindi): Dr. Manish Ranjan (IAS). Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN 978-9390906833.
  8. ^ Ranjan, Manish (19 August 2002). Jharkhand Samanya Gyan. ISBN 9789351867982.
  9. ^ "प्रफुल्ल कुमार राय की जयंती पर वक्ताओं ने कहा- संस्कृति की रक्षा के लिए मातृभाषा को सम्मान देना जरुरी". laharnews (in Hindi). February 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  10. ^ "RU gold medallist to promote Nagpuri lang". timesofindia. 21 January 2016.
  11. ^ "Nagpuri call for culture". telegraphindia. 25 July 2008.