.Makhanlal Chaturvedi was born on 4 April 1889. He was a well-known poet, writer, and journalist of India
As the editor of prestigious papers like Prabha and Karmaveer, he campaigned vigorously against British rule and called for a new generation to break the chains of slavery and come out.
For this, he had to become hostile to the British Empire many times. He was a true patriot and went to jail, taking an active part in the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1921-22.
His famous works are Hima Kirtini, Him Tarangini, Yuga Charan, and Sahitya Devta, and his most famous poems are Veenu Lo Gunje, Dhara Deep Se Deep Jale, Kaisa Chhand Bana Deti hai
In his memory, Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademi (Madhya Pradesh Cultural Council) organizes the annual 'Makhanlal Chaturvedi Samaroh' since 1987