Rajendra Prasad Singh (linguist)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh | |
|---|---|
 image during speech in 2016 | |
| Born | 5 November 1965 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Spouse | Shashikala Prasad Singh |
| Children | 3 |
| Academic background | |
| Education | PhD (Banaras Hindu University) |
| Academic work | |
| 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][4] 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.[5][6] His writings has been published in Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad.[7]
Early life
[edit]Singh was born on 5 November 1965 to Budh Ram Singh.[5] He did schooling in his hometown. He completed Bachelor oi Arts in Hindi fversity. His post-gra, then he completed Master of Arts University. He received his doctorate in Hindi language from Banaras Hindu University in 1994.[5]
He got his first job as a lecturer in Veer Kunwar Singh University. In the following years consequently got promoted to editor and later on as a Professor at Shanti Prasad Jain Mahavidyalaya. He is an awardee of Dr George Grierson Award by the Bihar government for his contribution to the study of Languages.[1][7]
Literature
[edit]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:
Linguistic and Literature
[edit]- Bhasha Ka Samaj Shastra (2003)
- Bharat Mein Naag Parivar Ki Bhashayen
- Hindi Ki Lambi Kavitaon Ka Aalochana Paksh
- Kavyatara
- Kavyarasnidhi
- Bhramargeet
- 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
Books on history
[edit]- Itihas Ka Muayana
- Buddh Sabhyata Ki Khoj
- Buddh Itihas Ki Jhalak
- Samrat Asoka Ka Sahi Itihas
- Chhipaye Raidas Bahar Aaye
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Biography Of Dr Rajendra Prasad Singh | Bahujan Sahitya » Bahujansahitya". 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Kumar, Nawal Kishore (2023-11-08). "केवल कुशवाहा/कोइरी जाति के नहीं थे सम्राट अशोक : राजेंद्र प्रसाद सिंह". Forward Press. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Bindu, Kumar (2018-09-08). "Rajendra Prasad Singh: Challenging the dwij perspective of history". Forward Press. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Singh, Hareram (2018-08-05). "साहित्य के नये प्रतिमानों के प्रस्तावक राजेन्द्र प्रसाद सिंह". Forward Press. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ a b c "Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh". www.spjainsasaram.co.in. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "डॉ. राजेंद्र प्रसाद बनाए गए एसपी जैन कॉलेज के हिन्दी विभागाध्यक्ष" [Dr. Rajendra Prasad was made the Head of Hindi Department of SP Jain College]. Hindustan.
- ^ a b "हिंदी भाषा में स्त्री-विमर्श : राजेंद्र प्रसाद सिंह". वागर्थ. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh". rajkamalprakashan.com. Retrieved 2024-12-10.