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"Nirmala" is one of the most emotionally moving and socially significant novels by Munshi Premchand, a pioneer of Hindi-Urdu literature. This powerful narrative exposes the deep-rooted evils of the dowry system, women’s exploitation, and the emotional trauma caused by forced mismatched marriages.The story follows Nirmala, a young girl married to a much older widower due to dowry constraints, and the psychological impact it has on her and his family. With masterful storytelling, Premchand critiques the patriarchal traditions, moral decay, and societal injustice prevalent in early 20th-century India.