Rajkumar Jhalajit Singh

Rajkumar Jhalajit Singh
Born 14 September 1924
Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai, Imphal, Manipur, India
Occupation Writer
Historian
Known for Manipuri literature
Parent(s) Maipak Sana
Ningthemcha Rajani Devi
Awards Padma Shri

Rajkumar Jhalajit Singh is an Indian writer, historian, gandhian and academic,[1][2] best known for his book, A Short History of Manipur.[3] Born on 14 September 1924 at Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai, Imphal, in the Northeast Indian state of Manipur to Maipak Sana and Ningthemcha Rajani Devi, he did his schooling at local schools and graduated from Guwahati Cotton College.[4] His post graduate studies were at Calcutta University from where he secured his master's degree (MA) in Economics, followed by a graduate degree in Law (LLB). He was active in student politics during his college days and participated in the All India Students' Congress, held in Delhi. He carried on his political activities after studies and was involved with Indian National Congress as a member of the Assam Congress Working Committee and as the general secretary of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee. His contributions are reported in getting Manipur seceded from the undivided Assam state and eventually getting it full statehood.[4]

Singh is one of the early journalists of Manipur and has been the Editor of Anouba Matam, one of the oldest local dailies.[5] He worked as a lawyer for a while, before turning to law academics by joining the erstwhile Manipur Law College (presently LMS Law College) as a lecturer. Subsequently, he became the principal of the institution and also worked as a visiting professor at Guwahati University. He is a former president of Manipur Sahitya Parishad (1987–1989) and continues his association with the organization as its member.[6] He also worked with Manipur University as the Controller of Examinations and is the president of Research Society of Manipur.[4] He is the founder president of Manipur Sanskrit Parishad and sits in management committee of Sanskrit College, a Parishad initiative. He has published several books such as Manipur from 1508, Bharatkee Swaraj, A History of Manipur Literature (2 volumes) and A Short History of Manipur[3] and has contributed a chapter, History and Development of the Ras Leela Dance of Manipur to a book, Aesthetics and Culture:Performing Arts.[7] He has also released a book, Kabita Nikunja, as publisher.[8] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri in 1999.[9] Singh resides at Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai of Imphal.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ "International Day of Non- Violence observed". Imphal Times. 2 October 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Who's Who of Indian Literature". Sahitya Akademi. 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  3. 1 2 R. K. Jhalajit Singh (1965). A Short History of Manipur. O.K. Store. p. 332. ASIN B0007JREWG.
  4. 1 2 3 "Padmashri Awardee of Literature". E Pao. 2 November 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Historical Study Of Print Journalism (Newspapers) In Manipur (1910-1980)". E Pao. 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Manipur Sahita Parishad members". Manipur Sahita Parishad. 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ Dr. M.A. Siva Raju, Pukhrambam Lilabati Devi (Editors) (2015). Aesthetics and Culture:Performing Arts. Ruby Press. p. 161. ISBN 9382395830.
  8. ↑ Simha Rajkumar balajit (1997). Kabita nikunja. R K Jhaljit Singh.
  9. ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.


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