Who is the writer of the first original novel in Gujarati “Karan Ghelo”?

Nandshankar Mehta
Durgaram Mehta
Mahipatram Rupram Nilkanth
Narmadashankar Lalshankar Dave

The correct answer is: A. Nandshankar Mehta

Narmadashankar Lalshankar Dave was the writer of the first Gujarati novel, “Prarthana”. Mahipatram Rupram Nilkanth was a Gujarati scholar, writer, and social reformer. Durgaram Mehta was a Gujarati writer, poet, and journalist.

Nandshankar Mehta was a Gujarati writer and social reformer. He is best known for his novel “Karan Ghelo”, which is considered to be the first original novel in Gujarati. He was also the founder of the Gujarati literary magazine “Saraswati”.

“Karan Ghelo” is a historical novel set in the 12th century. It tells the story of Karan, a prince who is betrayed by his own brother and forced to flee his kingdom. Karan eventually returns to reclaim his throne, but not before he has to overcome many obstacles.

The novel is considered to be a landmark in Gujarati literature. It is a well-written and exciting story that is full of adventure, romance, and intrigue. It is also a valuable historical document that provides insights into the life and culture of Gujarat in the 12th century.