Rajendra Prasad Singh (linguist)

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh
image during speech in 2016
Born	(1965-11-05) 5 November 1965 (age 59) Arang village, Rohtas, Bihar
Nationality	Indian
Occupations	Linguist Historian author
Spouse	Shashikala Prasad Singh
Children	3
Academic background
Education	PhD (Banaras Hindu University)
Academic work
Main interests	Indian languages, Subaltern studies, Civilizational history, Hindi literature
Notable works	See here

Rajendra Prasad Singh (born 5 November 1965) is a historian, linguist, professor, author and activist known for his critical analysis of Indian history and culture.[1][2][3][4] He has been a professor at Shanti Prasad Jain College since 1996 and was promoted to be the Head of Department of Hindi in February 2024.[5][6] His writings has been published in Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad.[7]

Early life

Dr. Singh was born on November 5, 1965, to Budh Ram Singh. He completed his schooling in his hometown. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hindi and later completed his Master of Arts. In 1994, he received his doctorate in Hindi language from Banaras Hindu University.[5]

He began his career as a lecturer at Veer Kunwar Singh University and, over time, advanced to the position of editor. Eventually, he became a Professor at Shanti Prasad Jain Mahavidyalaya. He was honored with the Dr. George Grierson Award by the Bihar government for his significant contributions to the field of language studies.[1][7]

Literature

He has written plenty of books on language, literature & history from an Indian subaltern lens. His first and following many works/books on linguistics were published by Rajkamal Prakashan.[8]

Singh's books include:

Linguistic and literature

• Bhasha Ka Samaj Shastra (2003) [9]
• Bharat Mein Naag Parivar Ki Bhashayen
• Hindi Ki Lambi Kavitaon Ka Aalochana Paksh
• Kavyatara
• Kavyarasnidhi
• Bhramargeet [10]
• Hindi Sahitya Ka Subaltern Itihaas
• Hindi Sahitya Prasangvash
• Aadhunik Bhojpuri Ke Dalit Kavi Aur Kavya
• Bhojpuri Ke Aadhunik Bhasha Shastra
• Kahani Ke Sau Saal
• Sahitya Mein Loktantra Ki Awaaz
• OBC Sahitya Vimarsh
• Hindi Ka Asmitamoolak Sahitya
• Dalit Sahitya Ka Itihaas Bhugol
• Bhasha, Sahitya Aur Itihaas Ka Punarpadh
• Bhojpuri-Hindi-English Lok Shabdkosh
• Pachanve Bhashaon Ka Samekit Paryay Shabdkosh
• Bhojpuri Bhasha, Vyakaran Aur Rachna
• Bhojpuri Vyakaran, Shabdkosh Aur Anuvaad Ke Samay
• Bhojpuri Ke Bhasha Shastra
• OBC Sahitya Ke Vividh Aayaam

Books on history

• Itihas Ka Muayana
• Buddh Sabhyata Ki Khoj
• Buddh Itihas Ki Jhalak
• Samrat Asoka Ka Sahi Itihas
• Chhipaye Raidas Bahar Aaye

References

1. "Biography Of Dr Rajendra Prasad Singh | Bahujan Sahitya » Bahujansahitya". 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
2. Kumar, Nawal Kishore (2023-11-08). "केवल कुशवाहा/कोइरी जाति के नहीं थे सम्राट अशोक : राजेंद्र प्रसाद सिंह". Forward Press. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
3. Bindu, Kumar (2018-09-08). "Rajendra Prasad Singh: Challenging the dwij perspective of history". Forward Press. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
4. Singh, Hareram (2018-08-05). "साहित्य के नये प्रतिमानों के प्रस्तावक राजेन्द्र प्रसाद सिंह". Forward Press. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
5. "Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh". www.spjainsasaram.co.in. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
6. "डॉ. राजेंद्र प्रसाद बनाए गए एसपी जैन कॉलेज के हिन्दी विभागाध्यक्ष" [Dr. Rajendra Prasad was made the Head of Hindi Department of SP Jain College]. Hindustan.
7. "हिंदी भाषा में स्त्री-विमर्श : राजेंद्र प्रसाद सिंह". वागर्थ. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
8. "Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh". rajkamalprakashan.com. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
9. Singh, Rajendra Prasad. Bhasha Ka Samajshastra (in Hindi). Rajkamal Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-267-0811-6.
10. Singh, Rajendra Prasad (2024-08-01). Bhramar Geet : Saundaryashastriya Anushilan. Rajkamal Prakashan Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-93-93603-84-5.