short story1915
Beti Ka Dhan
बेटी का धन
Beti Ka Dhan (बेटी का धन) by Premchand tells how Gangajali sells her wedding jewelry to save her father from crushing debt.
22 min read
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short story1915
Saut
सौत
Saut (सौत) by Premchand is a poignant exploration of jealousy, love, and sacrifice between co-wives in a traditional Indian household.
1 min read
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short story1914
Namak Ka Daroga
नमक का दरोगा
Namak Ka Daroga (नमक का दरोगा) by Premchand is the story of Vanshidhar, an honest salt inspector who refuses bribes even when offered a fortune.
20 min read
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short story1910
Bade Bhai Sahab
बड़े भाई साहब
Bade Bhai Sahab (बड़े भाई साहब) by Premchand is a humorous story of two brothers—the elder studies hard but fails, while the younger plays and passes.
24 min read
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short story1910
Bade Ghar Ki Beti
बड़े घर की बेटी
Bade Ghar Ki Beti (बड़े घर की बेटी) by Premchand shows how one wise daughter-in-law prevents a joint family from breaking apart.
18 min read
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short story1907
Duniya Ka Sabse Anmol Ratan
दुनिया का सबसे अनमोल रतन
Duniya Ka Sabse Anmol Ratan (दुनिया का सबसे अनमोल रतन) by Premchand declares that the most precious gem is a drop of blood shed for freedom.
1 min read