Honored with “Roxoraj” (King of Humour) by Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1931 for pioneering satirical literature in Assamese.
Definitive Biography, Complete Works Catalog, and Scholarly Archive of the Charioteer of Assamese Literature
Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864-1938), honored with the titles Sahityarathi (Charioteer of Literature) and Roxoraj (King of Humour), stands as the principal architect of the Assamese literary renaissance. His instrumental role in the Jonaki Era marked a pivotal transformation of Assamese literature from stagnation to a vibrant romantic movement.
Through groundbreaking works like Burhi Aair Xadhu, his satirical writings under the pseudonym Kripabar Borborua, and the patriotic anthem “O Mor Aponar Desh” (Assam’s State Anthem), LNB established modern Assamese prose and championed the language’s rightful place in education and state administration.
Folk Tales Collection (1911)
The foundational text of modern Assamese prose, containing approximately 30 folk tales that explore themes of social justice, moral wisdom, and cultural identity.
Assam’s State Anthem (1909)
The patriotic song that became Assam’s official state anthem in 1927, expressing profound love for the homeland and its natural beauty.
Satirical Masterpieces
Sharp social commentary through humor, earning LNB the title “Roxoraj.” These works targeted social inertia and championed progressive reform.
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LNB married Pragyasundari Devi, granddaughter of Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, linking him to India’s most illustrious literary family.
Beyond literature, LNB worked in the timber industry with Birds and Company, residing in Sambalpur, Odisha while editing the journal Banhi.
Authored 8 plays, 4 farces, 3 historical works, 3 biographies, 2 autobiographies, and numerous poetry and essay collections.
Honored with “Roxoraj” (King of Humour) by Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1931 for pioneering satirical literature in Assamese.
Works of Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864-1938) are in the public domain under Indian copyright law.