'देवुडु' नरसिंहशास्त्री ('Devudu' Narasimha Shastri)

Devudu Narasimha Sastri (1897–1962), popularly known by his sobriquet 'Devudu', was an eminent writer and scholar in Kannada literature. He was a master of mythological and historical fiction, known for his deep research and engaging narrative style. His magnum opus, the novel 'Mahakshatriya', earned him the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1962. The listed work, महाक्षत्रिय (Mahakshatriya), is the Sanskrit translation of this acclaimed Kannada novel.