1. Rajaram Jain was born on 1 February 1929 and is an Indologist, philologist, author and a scholar of Prakrit, Apabhramsha, Sanskrit, Hindi and Shauraseni Prakrit languages.
10 Facts About Rajaram Jain
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Rajaram Jain is known for his critical studies and Hindi translations of rare, unpublished manuscripts, particularly the work of the 14th -15th century poet Raidhu.
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Rajaram Jain was born on February 1,1929, in Malthon, Sagar district, Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Rajaram Jain graduated from Banaras Hindu University in 1951, earned a Master's degree in Hindi literature in 1954, and later obtained an Acharya degree in Sanskrit.
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In 1955, Rajaram Jain married Vidyawati Jain, who was 18 and had a 9th-grade education.
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Rajaram Jain managed a collection of over 7,000 rare manuscripts from around the world.
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Rajaram Jain is currently an associate member of the Centre of Jaina Studies, University of London, and formerly served as the President of Shri Ganesh Varni Sansthan, Varanasi.
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Rajaram Jain has been honored with awards for his contributions to literature, including:.
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Rajaram Jain has authored 40 books and over 250 articles on various aspects of Ancient and medieval life.
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Rajaram Jain's works include critical editions, annotated translations and commentaries on rare, unpublished manuscripts:.