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Premchand (birth name Dhanpat Rai Srivastava) was born on July 31, 1880, in Lamhi village near Varanasi.He began his literary career as a novelist and critic. Among his notable novels are Seva Sadan and Premashram. His first novel was published in 1901. Initially, he wrote in Urdu under the pen name Nawab Rai, later adopting the name Premchand.Premchand is renowned for his writings in both Hindi and Urdu and is often referred to as the "Upanyas Samrat." His novels shed light on various facets of society. In the history of Hindi literature, his era is known as the "Premchand Era."His works have been translated into various languages and have inspired films, television series, and theatrical adaptations.