Kuntala Kumari Sabat
Odia poet, writer, and activist
Kuntala Kumari Sabat (1901–1938) was an Odia poet during colonial India. She was one of the women poets who came into prominence from Odisha during India's freedom struggle. She was multifaceted personality. She was a physician, writer, poet, editor, leader of nationalist movement and social worker. She was honored with Utkala Bharati in 1925.She had a one son named Jagmohan Das. Grandson name Rudramohan Das and Chidananda Das.
Early life
Kuntala Kumari Sabat was born on February 8, 1901, at Jagadalpur in erstwhile capital city of the princely state of Bastar,(now in Chhattisgarh). Her father Daniel Sabat was a physician. Her mother's name was Monika Sabat. Her maternal grandfather was from Dandamukundapur, Puri.
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