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Writer and Historian

Jhabarmal Sharma

Born 1 January 1888 · verify — Died 1 January 1983

Received the Maharana Mewar award for his historical writings on Rajasthan.

Jhabarmal Sharma was a noted journalist and historian of Rajasthan state in India. He was a recipient of the Maharana Mewar award. He wrote several books in Hindi on history. He received the Padma Bhushan in 1982.

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The 'Pandit Jhabarmal Sharma Journalism Award' continues to be awarded by a dedicated museum and research center in Jaipur, highlighting his lasting influence on journalistic standards in Rajasthan.

The Story

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In 1888, Jhabarmal Sharma was born, later becoming a pivotal historian and journalist in Rajasthan, a region rich with untold stories of Rajput valor and culture.
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🌟 Between the 1950s and 1980s, Sharma wrote extensively in Hindi, including the three-volume 'Guleri Granthawali' and the detailed historical account 'Sikar Ka Ithias,' capturing local histories often overlooked by mainstream scholars.
3In 1982, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honors, recognizing his dedication to Hindi literature and historical research in the post-Independence era.
4🌟 The Maharana Mewar award was bestowed upon Sharma, linking his work directly to the legacy of Mewar’s royal lineage and its centuries-old traditions of storytelling and preservation.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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Despite his major contributions, Jhabarmal Sharma’s birth state is often ambiguously documented, reflecting the fluid identities in early 20th-century Rajasthan's princely states.

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🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Birth
Birth of Jhabarmal Sharma
Born in 1888, Sharma would later become a historian and journalist focused on Rajasthan's history.
1888
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Publication
Publication of Abhinandan Granth
The felicitation book 'Pt. Jhabar Mal Sharma Abhinandan Granth' was published to honor his contributions to Hindi literature.
1977
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Award
Awarded Padma Bhushan
Received the Padma Bhushan for his work in literature and history, emphasizing regional narratives in Hindi.
1982
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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

The three-volume 'Guleri Granthawali' by Sharma is a rare multi-volume historical compilation in Hindi, underscoring his commitment to vernacular scholarship in a time dominated by English academic works.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

In 1982, Sharma received the Padma Bhushan, marking one of the few recognitions for Hindi historians focused on regional histories during the early decades of independent India.

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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

The Maharana Mewar award links Sharma not just to academic circles but to the royal heritage of Mewar, a rare honor that ties historical research with cultural custodianship.

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🌱 What changed because of them

Jhabarmal Sharma’s detailed Hindi historical writings enriched Rajasthan’s cultural record, filling gaps left by colonial and mainstream narratives. Institutions like the Jhabarmal Sharma Museum and Journalism Research Centre foster continued research and journalistic excellence inspired by his work. His awards and memorial lectures have ensured that local histories and Hindi literature remain vibrant fields of study in Rajasthan and beyond.

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