Q. Who is known as the father of modern Hindu literature?
Answer: Bhartendu Harishchandra
Notes: Bhartendu Harishchandra is considered the 'Father of Modern Hindi Literature and Hindi Theatre', Bhartendu Harishchandra died about 132 years ago, on January 6, 1885. He was one of the great Hindi writers whose writings reflected the social reality of India. However, Harishchandra's most important work deals with the plight of the common people, poverty, exploitation, middle-class unrest and the desire for national progress. He is an influential Hindu "conservative", trying to continue with the tradition he adopted while participating in the growing modern world.