Keshavlal Dhruv


Keshavlal Harshadrai Dhruv
Born
Keshavlal Harshadrai Dhruv

(1859-10-17)17 October 1859
Bahiyel, Dehgam, Gujarat
Died13 March 1938(1938-03-13) (aged 78)
Occupationphilologist, critic, editor
LanguageGujarati
NationalityIndian
EducationBachelor of Arts
Notable works
  • Prachin Gurjar Kavyo (1927)
  • Sahitya ane Vivechan (1939, 1941)
SpouseJasvidya Dhruv.
ChildrenSarojini, Vilochan.
RelativesHarilal Dhruv (brother)
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Dewan Bahadur Keshavlal Harshadrai Dhruv (17 October 1859 – 13 March 1938), also spelt as Keshavlal Harshad Dhruva and known by his pen name Vanmali, was a research scholar, philologist, critic, editor of Middle and Old Gujarati works, and translator of Sanskrit classic poetry and plays from India. He was a professor of Gujarati and taught at Gujarat College. He headed several literary organizations.