Harilal Upadhyay
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Shri Harilal Upadhyay (January 22 1916 - January 15 1994) was a Gujarati author. He is considered as one of the all-time great Gujarati authors. He wrote more than a hundred books in Gujarati. His works include historical novels, social novels, short story collections, biographies, The great Mahabharat series, children's literature, poems and columns in news papers and magazines. He was also an award winner Astrologer.
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[edit] Historical novels
[edit] Suryavansh/Rajasthan
His work includes books on Suryavansh and Rajasthan like:
- ShauryaPratapi Maharana Pratap
- DeshGaurav Bhamashah
- Jay Chittod
- Mevad Ni Rangarjana
- Mevad Ni Tejchhaya
- Mevad Na Maharathi
- Mevad No Kesri
[edit] Chandravansh/Gujarat
Historical works include books with Gujarat as background and/or Chandravansh:
- ShauryaPratapi Chandravansh
- Rudhir Nu Rajtilak
- RajSatta Na Rang
- Lakho Fulani
- Ran Medan
- Ek Bhalo Saput
- Tati Talvar
- Navanagar Na Narbanka
- Managal Fera
- Rajsatta Na Rang
- Nayan Ughadyu Ne Phool Kharyu
- KachchhBhoomi Na Kesri
- Padata Gadh Na Padchhaya (Part 1 and 2)
[edit] Social and historical
Social tales based on historical background
- Otrada Vayara Utho Utho
- Sonavarani (The history of Modh Brahmins)
- Kalank Ane Kirtirekha
- Vijay Vardaan
- Bhagya devata
- Roshani
[edit] The Mahabharata
He also wrote The Mahabharata series It contains seven parts
- Bhishma Pratigna
- Dharma Pratigna
- Kurukshetra
- Yog Viyog
- Bhishma No Shantibodh
- Dharma Vijay
- Mahaprasthaan
[edit] Social novels
- Ramkali (RoopMangala)
- Rahi Gai Man Ni Man Ma
- Gauri
- Tan Bhukhya Koi Dhan Bhukhya
- Preete Parovaya
- Dharati Lal Gulal
- Nathi Sukaya Neer
- Sukh Savaya Thay
- Kundan Chadyu Kante
- Savazada Senjal Pie
- Man Dubya Mrugjal Ma
- KesarBhino Kanth
- Varso Re Ur na Amee
- AmrutBhini Ankhaladi
- Tej Chhavai Raat
- Haiye Madhaya Het
- Nisha Sunave Naad
- Alka
- ManPankhi Na Mala
- Kanchan Lage Na Kaat
- Antar Khole Ankh
- Nari Hati Ek Namani
- Paras Sparshe Ek J War
- Ugyo Chandra Amase
- Dhabakatu Dhan
- Rajpur Ni Lachhu
- Van Man Khili Vasant
- Gori To Gunial Bhali
- Dharm Ane Rajkaran
- Andhkaar Chhaya
- Saheli
- Sukhlalsa
- Man Ne Lagi Maya
- Pagla Padya Kankuvarna
[edit] Short story collections
- Saurashtra No Vartaras
- Saurashtra Ni Rasgatha (2 parts)
- Saurashtra Ni Veergathao (5 parts)
- Sorthi Lokvato
- Jeevanchhaya
[edit] Biographies
- Jagdamba Harsiddhi
- Mahadevi Khodiyaar
- Mahadevi Hinglajmata
- Sant Dada Mekan
- Sant Dharamshi Bhagat
- Mast Avdhoot Moondiya Swami
- Naag Mahima
- Chhelnami Saurashtra
- Karma Prabhaav
[edit] His achievements
- Jyotirvigyan Sanshodhan Award
- Kanaiyalal Munshi Award
