Bhattadeva

Bhattadeva (1558–1638)(অসমীয়া: বৈকুণ্ঠনাথ ভাগৱত ভট্টাচাৰ্য), (Baikunthanatha Bhagavata Bhattacharya) is acknowledged as the father of Assamese prose. Though Bhaktiratnakar-katha, the Assamese translation of Sankardev's Sanskrit composition Bhaktiratnakar by Gopala Charana Dwija preceded the works of Bhattadeva, Bhattadeva's prose had an influence in the development of a high and dignified style. Bhattadeva's and Gopala Charana Dvija's 16th century works are considered to be the earliest examples of prose in Indian languages. Bhattadeva's erudition in Sanskrit grammar and literature, and his command over the Bhagavata earned him the title of Bhagavata Bhattacharya.

Baikunthanatha Bhagavata Bhattacharya
BornBaikunthanatha Bhattacharya
23 March 1558
Bichankuchi , Bajali, Barpeta, Assam (India)
Died3 January 1638(1638-01-03) (aged 79)
Byaskuchi, Barpeta.
Pen nameBhattadeva
OccupationLitterateur
LanguageAssamese language of Early Assamese
NationalityIndian
PeriodMediaval period
Notable worksKatha Bhagavata, Katha Gita, Katha Ratnavali, Bhakti Viveka (Sanskrit)
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