Late Shri Harilal Upadhyay ((January 22, 1916 - January 15, 1994) is considered as one of the Great Gujarati Authors found ever. He have contributed more than a 100 Books to the Gujarati and hence Indian Literature.

His work includes Historical Novels, Social Novels, Short Stories & Short Story collections, Biographies of well famed larger than the life characters, Children special book to turn them towards ethics, The famous Mahabharat series, Columns & serial stories in news papers, Poems & Poetries and much more...

Historical Novels:

As we all know Indian society is classified into four VARNAs. Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra. Most of the historical novels are based on the tales of Kshatriyas; but all the VARNA's people also are weaved very perfectly there.

The challenge faced when writing a historical novel is you have to stick to the real historical events in one hand and on the other you also have to make it readable and enjoyable. It requires great writing skills and of course a very deep & tough research of history.

Kshatriya can further classified into three streams

1. Suryavansh

2. Chandravansh

3. Agnivansh

The book "ShauryaPratapi Chandravansh" must be named on the top of all the hsitorical novels by late shri harilal upadhyay. It can be considered as the encyclopedia of chandravansh. It covers the historical & social events from very ancient era to the modern time (in regards of chandravansh of course).

And of course it definitely doesn't mean other books are less in quality by any means.

Here is the list of some of hist books which belongs to Chandravansh / Kshatriyas of Gujarat

** ShauryaPratapi Chandravansh [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Shauryapratapi_Chandravansh.htm ]

** Rudhir Nu Rajtilak [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/RoodhirNu_RajTilak.htm ]

** RajSatta Na Rang [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/RajSattaNa_Rang.htm ]

** Lakho Fulani [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Lakho_Fulanee.htm ]

** Ran Medan [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/RanMedan.htm ]

** Ek Bhalo Saput [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Ek_Bhalo_Sapoot.htm ]

** Tati Talvar [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Tatee_Talvar.htm ]

** Navanagar Na Narbanka [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/NavanagarNa_Narbanka.htm ]

** Managal Fera

** Nayan Ughadyu Ne Phool Kharyu [http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Nayan_Ughadyu_Ne_Phool_Kharyu.htm]

** KachchhBhoomi Na Kesri

** Padata Gadh Na Padchhaya (Part 1 and 2) [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/Padta_GadhNa_Padchhaya___part_1.htm and http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/Padta_GadhNa_Padchhaya___part_2.htm ]

Here is the list of his books which belongs to Chandravansh / Kshatriyas of Gujarat

** Chittod Nee RanGarjana [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/ChittodNee_RanGarjana.htm ]

** DeshGaurav Bhamashah [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/DeshGaurav_BhamaShah.htm ]

** Jay Chittod [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Jay_Chittod.htm ]

** Mevad Na Maharathee [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/MevadNa_Maharathee.htm ]

** Mevad Nee TejChhaya [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/MevadNi_TejChhaya.htm ]

** Mevad No Kesari [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/MevadNo_Kesari.htm ]

** ShauryaPratapee Maharana PratapSinh [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/ShauryaPratapee_Maharana_Pratapsinh.htm ]

Social tales based on historical background

Here are some of the social novels based on historical background.

** Otrada Vayara Utho Utho (The history of Modh Brahmins)  [http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Otrada_Vayara_Utho_Utho.htm]

** Sonavarani (The history of Modh Brahmins - Sati Shri Sonbai Ma)  [http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/SonaVarnee.htm]

** Kalank Ane Kirtirekha

** Vijay Vardaan [http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Vijay_Vardan.htm]

** Bhagya devata [http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/BhagyaDevta.htm]

** Roshani [http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Roshanee.htm]

Social Novels

He have wrote many of the social novels as well, Timeframe for which is spreaded through pre-indepence (india), around the time India just got independence, and the modern era.

Social Novels He have wrote many of the social novels as well, Timeframe for which is spreaded through pre-indepence (india), around the time India just got independence, and the modern era. ** Ramkali (RoopMangala) [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Raamkali__RoopMangala_.htm ] [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/RoopMangala.htm ]

** Rahi Gai Man Ni Man Ma [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Rahi_Gai_Man_Ni_Man_Ma.htm ]
** Gauri [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Gauree.htm ]
** Tan Bhukhya Koi Dhan Bhukhya [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Tan_Bhukhya_Koi_Dhan_Bhukhya.htm ]
** Preete Parovaya [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Preete_Parovaya.htm ]
** Dharati Lal Gulal [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Dharti_Lal_Gulaal.htm ]
** Nathi Sukaya Neer [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Nathee_Sukaya_Neer.htm ]
** Sukh Savaya Thay [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Sukh_Savaya_Thay.htm ]
** Kundan Chadyu Kante [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Kundan_Chadyu_Kante.htm ]
** Savazada Senjal Pie [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Savazada_Senjal_Pie.htm ]
** Man Dubya Mrugjal Ma [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Man_Dubya_Mrugjal_Ma.htm ]
** KesarBhino Kanth [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/KesarBhino_Kanth.htm ]
** Varso Re Ur na Amee [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Varso_Re_Urna_Amee.htm ]
** AmrutBhini Ankhaladi [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/AmrutBheeni_Ankhaladi.htm ]
** Tej Chhavai Raat [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/TejChhavai_Raat.htm ]
** Haiye Madhaya Het [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Haiye_Madhaya_Het.htm ]
** Nisha Sunave Naad [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Nisha_Sunave_Naad.htm ]
** Alka [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Alka.htm ]

** ManPankhi Na Mala [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/ManPankheeNa_Mala.htm ]
** Kanchan Lage Na Kaat [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Kanchan_Lage_Na_Kat.htm ]
** Antar Khole Ankh [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Antar_Khole_Ankh.htm ]
** Nari Hati Ek Namani [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Naree_Hati_Ek_Namnee.htm ]
** Paras Sparshe Ek J War [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Paras_Sparshe_Ek_J_Vaar.htm ]
** Ugyo Chandra Amase [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Ugyo_Chandra_Amase.htm ]
** Dhabakatu Dhan [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Dhabakatu_Dhan.htm ]

The Mahabharat Series

The great Indian culture have honor to possess the greatest and the biggest EPIC of the world The Mahabharat(or The Mahabharata). Late Shri Harilal Upadhyay have also elaborate the stuff in a set of 7 books. The content in the books is managed in the way a layman can enjoy the stuff and get values from the same (by keeping the qualities of the great epic as is).

The seven books are

** Bheeshm Pratigna [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/BheeshmPratigna.htm ]

** Dharm Pratigna [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/DharmPratigna.htm ]

** Kurukshetra [http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/Kurukshetra.htm ]

** Dharm Vijay [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/DharmVijay.htm ]

** Bheeshm No Shantibodh [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/BheeshmNo_ShantiBodh.htm ]

** MahaPrasthan [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/MahaPrasthan.htm ]

** YogViyog [ http://www.harilalupadhyay.org/bookdetails/YogViyog.htm ]

I will try to mention the more stuff regarding short stories and short story collections written by him in the next rivision of this article.

In the meantime for further information on this great author and his works, you can visit his official cum tribute site http://www.harilalupadhyay.org