| Full Name |
Dhanpat Rai Srivastava (Premchand) |
| Date of Birth |
31 July 1880 |
| Place of Birth |
Lamhi, Varanasi, British India |
| Date of Death |
08 October 1936 |
| Place of Death |
Varanasi, British India |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
British India |
| Education |
Matriculation; Bachelor of Arts (external) |
| Profession |
Writer, Novelist, Short Story Writer, Editor |
| Years of Activity |
Early 1900s - 1936 |
| Brief Information |
Premchand was a pioneering Indian writer of the early 20th century, known for his Hindustani literature. He introduced realism to Hindi and Urdu fiction, often addressing social issues, poverty, and rural life in his works. His extensive literary output includes novels such as "Godaan" and "Gaban," alongside numerous short stories. |