Natabara Samantaray[1] was an Odia writer and literary critic.
[2] Some of his known literary historical works are Odia Sahityara Itihasa (1803-1920),[3][4] Adhunika Odia Sahityara Bhittibhumi and Vyasakabi Fakirmohan.
[5] His critical review included works of many noted Odia authors like Fakir Mohan Senapati and Radhanath Ray.
[6] His historical research includes all of the major Odia writings published during 1803 until 1920 which accentuate the British Raj and its impact in coastal Odisha,[7] and a critical analysis of the modern Odia literature.
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