Who is recognized as the pioneer of sonnet poetry in Gujarati literature during the Pandit era?

Q. Who is recognized as the pioneer of sonnet poetry in Gujarati literature during the Pandit era?
Answer: Balwantray Thakore
Notes: Balwantray Thakore, a key figure in the Pandit era, pioneered sonnet poetry in Gujarati literature with notable works like Premo Divas and Mhara Sonnet.