Hemchandra Barua | |
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Born | 10 December 1835 Dergaon, Assam |
Died | 1897 |
Language | Assamese |
Nationality | Indian |
Notable works | Hemkosh |
Hemchandra Barua (Hêmsôndrô Bôruwa), also known as Hem Barua was a prominent writer, social reformer of Assamese of the 19th century. He hailed from Dergaon, Golaghat district of Assam. Barua was known by pseudonym Bhaxar Oja for his immense contributions towards foundation of modern Assamese language.[1]