Q. Which novel by Phanishwar Nath Renu is considered a landmark in Hindi literature after Premchand's era?
Answer:
Maila Anchal
Notes: Maila Anchal (1954) by Phanishwar Nath Renu is celebrated as a milestone in post-Premchand Hindi literature, introducing the regional novel (Aanchalik Upanyas) style. Renu, from Bihar, was honored with the Padma Shri and is known for adapting rural realities with authenticity in Hindi fiction.