Premchand: Short Stories by Munshi Premchand गृह दाह

Short Stories by Munshi Premchand गृह दाह (Griha Daah) महातीर्थ (Mahateerth) मंत्र (Mantra) परीक्षा (Pariksha) दिल की रानी (Dil Ki Rani) आभूषण (Aabhushan) Munshi Premchand was a renowned Indian writer, considered one of the most influential figures in modern Hindi and Urdu literature. His works focused on social issues like poverty, caste discrimination, and the struggles of common people. He is often referred to as the father of modern Hindi fiction. Dhanpat Rai Srivastava[2] (31 July 1880 – 8 October 1936), better known as Munshi Premchand based on his pen name Premchand [3][4] (pronounced [preːm t͡ʃənd̪] ⓘ), was an Indian writer famous for his modern Hindustani literature. Premchand was a pioneer of Hindi and Urdu social fiction. Dhanpat Rai Shrivastava, famously known as Munshi Premchand was born in Lamhi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on 31st July 1880. His novels, short stories and essays were deeply rooted in the fabric of Indian society, and his depiction of freedom struggle resonated with the common people, inspiring them to rise against the atrocities of the British Empire.