Who was the founder of the “Gujarat Sahitya Sabha”?

Ramanbhai Neelkanth
Keshavlal Dhruv
Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta
Vidyagauri Nilkanth

The correct answer is: C. Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta.

Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta (1863-1932) was a Gujarati writer, journalist, and social reformer. He is best known for his work in the field of Gujarati literature, and is considered to be one of the pioneers of modern Gujarati literature. He was also a founder member of the Gujarat Sahitya Sabha, an organization that promotes the study and development of Gujarati literature.

Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India in 1863. He was educated at the Gujarat College in Ahmedabad, and then at the Elphinstone College in Mumbai. After graduating from college, he worked as a journalist for several newspapers, including the Gujarati newspaper “Mumbai Samachar”. He also worked as a teacher at the Gujarat College.

In 1886, Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta founded the Gujarat Sahitya Sabha, an organization that promotes the study and development of Gujarati literature. He was the president of the Gujarat Sahitya Sabha from 1886 to 1932.

Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta was a prolific writer, and wrote in a variety of genres, including novels, short stories, essays, and plays. He is best known for his novels, which include “Shri Krishnacharitra” (1892), “Shri Ramacharitra” (1893), and “Shri Mahabharata” (1894). His short stories are also well-known, and include “Anant” (1890), “Bhagat Singh” (1891), and “Karna” (1892). His essays are also important, and include “Gujarati Sahitya” (1890), “Gujarati Bhasha” (1891), and “Gujarati Sahitya ka Itihas” (1892). His plays are also well-known, and include “Sati” (1893), “Raja Harishchandra” (1894), and “Uttar Ramacharitra” (1895).

Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta was a social reformer, and worked to improve the lives of women and the poor. He was also a strong advocate for the use of the Gujarati language.

Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta died in 1932. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in Gujarati literature.

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