Which Assamese poet translated Valmiki Ramayana into Assamese verse as 'Saptakanda Ramayana'? [#1423]

Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.

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Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.

Madhab Kandali

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Madhab Kandali

Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".

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Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".

Kanaklata Barua, a young freedom fighter from Assam, is revered as "Birbala" (Brave Girl) for her courageous participation in the Quit India Movement. She became a symbol of resistance against British rule in Assam.

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Kanaklata Barua, a young freedom fighter from Assam, is revered as "Birbala" (Brave Girl) for her courageous participation in the Quit India Movement. She became a symbol of resistance against British rule in Assam.

Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).

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Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).

Chandra Kumar Agarwala, Lakshminath Bezbarua, and Hemchandra Goswami are known as the "Trimurti of Assamese literature" for their contributions to the beginning of modern Assamese literature. They were also friends and co-founders of the literary organization Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha. Agarwala was the first editor and financier of the magazine Jonaki, which was published on February 9, 1889. The history of Assamese literature is divided into three periods named after magazines: the "Jonaki Age" (1889–1929), the "Abahan Age" (1929–1940), and the "Ramdhenu Age" (1940–1970).

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Chandra Kumar Agarwala, Lakshminath Bezbarua, and Hemchandra Goswami are known as the "Trimurti of Assamese literature" for their contributions to the beginning of modern Assamese literature. They were also friends and co-founders of the literary organization Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha. Agarwala was the first editor and financier of the magazine Jonaki, which was published on February 9, 1889. The history of Assamese literature is divided into three periods named after magazines: the "Jonaki Age" (1889–1929), the "Abahan Age" (1929–1940), and the "Ramdhenu Age" (1940–1970).

Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

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Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

Rongmilir Hanhi is a renowned Assamese novel written by Padma Shri Rongbong Terang. It is considered a masterpiece of Assamese literature and has been translated into several languages.

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Rongmilir Hanhi is a renowned Assamese novel written by Padma Shri Rongbong Terang. It is considered a masterpiece of Assamese literature and has been translated into several languages.

Jyotiprasad Agarwala, a pioneer of modern Assamese theatre, is also known as "Roopkonwar" (Princess of Beauty) for his artistic brilliance and multifaceted talents as a playwright, actor, director, and filmmaker.

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Jyotiprasad Agarwala, a pioneer of modern Assamese theatre, is also known as "Roopkonwar" (Princess of Beauty) for his artistic brilliance and multifaceted talents as a playwright, actor, director, and filmmaker.

Kaviraja Madhava Kandali was a Pre-Shankara era Assamese poet. His Saptakanda Ramayana is considered the earliest translation of the Ramayana into an Indo-Aryan language, Assamese.

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Kaviraja Madhava Kandali was a Pre-Shankara era Assamese poet. His Saptakanda Ramayana is considered the earliest translation of the Ramayana into an Indo-Aryan language, Assamese.

Nabakanta Barua was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet. He used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in his literary works, with "Sima Dutta" being used for his early poems.

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Nabakanta Barua was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet. He used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in his literary works, with "Sima Dutta" being used for his early poems.