Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (Assamese: আনন্দৰাম ঢেকিয়াল ফুকন; 1829–1859) was one of the pioneers of Assamese literature in the Orunodoi era who joined in the literary revolution initiated by missionaries. He was remembered for his efforts in promoting Assamese language. He played a major role in replacing the Bengali language with the Assamese language as the official language in Assam.
Born |
24 August 1819 Guwahati, Assam
|
Died |
16 June 1859 (aged 39)
|
Zodiac | Virgo |
Tags | Add tag |