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About the Author
Prof. Nagarajaiah, Hampa one of the major literatteurs of Karnataka, has authored more than 70 Books in Kannada and English, on varied subjects including Linguistics, History and Epigraphy, Textual Criticism, Folklore, Biography, Translation, Children Literature and Jainism. Some of his books have been translated to English, Hindi, Marathi and Telugu. He has taught under-graduate and post-graduate classes for 371/2 years. He has served Kannada Sāhitya Parishat as Secretary, (8yrs) and as President (8 yrs). With 'hampana’ as his nom de plume he is a recipient of a number of state and national awards. Contemporary men of letters have honoured him by presenting five felicitatory volumes. Dr. Nagarajaiah has presented papers at the National and Inter-National congress and delivered endowment lectures at various Universities. His contribution to the study of Jainology is voluminous and significant.
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