Who authored the novel "Iyaruingam" in 1961, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award? [#2230]

Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".

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Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".

Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".

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Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".

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.

Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".

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Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".

Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan (ACP=KK) is known as "Kobita Konwar" in Assamese literature.

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Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan (ACP=KK) is known as "Kobita Konwar" in Assamese literature.

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.

The Kirtan Ghosha is a collection of devotional poems written by Srimanta Sankardeva, a 15th-century Vaishnava saint and scholar. It is considered the most significant work of Assamese literature and is a cultural icon of Assam, shaping its religious, musical, and theatrical traditions.

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The Kirtan Ghosha is a collection of devotional poems written by Srimanta Sankardeva, a 15th-century Vaishnava saint and scholar. It is considered the most significant work of Assamese literature and is a cultural icon of Assam, shaping its religious, musical, and theatrical traditions.

Halodhiya Soraye Baodhan Khay by Homen Borgohain

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Halodhiya Soraye Baodhan Khay by Homen Borgohain

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".

Rajanikanta Bordoloi is known as the "Upanyash Samrat" (The Emperor of Novels) in Assamese literature. He is considered a pioneer of the romantic movement in Assamese literature and wrote numerous novels based on the history of Assam.

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Rajanikanta Bordoloi is known as the "Upanyash Samrat" (The Emperor of Novels) in Assamese literature. He is considered a pioneer of the romantic movement in Assamese literature and wrote numerous novels based on the history of Assam.

Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.

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Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.