Anandaram Dhekiyal Phukan was an Indian freedom fighter, social reformer, and educationist. He was born in 1829 in Guwahati, Assam. He was one of the pioneers of the Assamese Renaissance. He played an important role in promoting Assamese language and literature, social reforms, and the establishment of educational institutions.
He was the first to write a grammar book of Assamese language. He also wrote a number of books on Assamese literature. He was a strong advocate of social reforms. He worked for the upliftment of women and the downtrodden. He also established a number of educational institutions in Assam.
He was a great patriot and freedom fighter. He fought against the British rule. He was arrested and imprisoned for his activities. He died in 1896.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option (a): Promoting Assamese language and literature. Anandaram Dhekiyal Phukan was one of the pioneers of the Assamese Renaissance. He played an important role in promoting Assamese language and literature. He was the first to write a grammar book of Assamese language. He also wrote a number of books on Assamese literature.
- Option (b): Leading anti-colonial movements. Anandaram Dhekiyal Phukan was a great patriot and freedom fighter. He fought against the British rule. He was arrested and imprisoned for his activities.
- Option (c): Social reforms. Anandaram Dhekiyal Phukan was a strong advocate of social reforms. He worked for the upliftment of women and the downtrodden.
- Option (d): Establishment of educational institutions. Anandaram Dhekiyal Phukan established a number of educational institutions in Assam.