Who is known as the Indra Dhanu Kabi of Assam?
 Dimbeshwar Neog

 Dimbeshwar Neog (1899-1966) was a renowned writer, literati, critic, educator and poet of Assamese literature. He was born in a typical Assamese village Kamarfadia of Sibsagar, Assam, Dimbeswar Neog spent his childhood days amidst the colourful glee of nature. His father was Manik Chandra Neog and mother Chandraprabha Neog. He had two brothers - noted scholar Maheswar Neog and Mukheswar Neog. While at Cotton College, he came into contact with poets like Chandrakumar Agarwalla. He was close to personalities like Chandradhar Baruah, Mitradev Mahanta, Bani Kanta Kakoti and Suniti Kumar Chatterji. Neog was married to Ajaleetora Neog, daughter of Benudhar Rajkhowa from Dibrugarh.

Neog was a prolific writer, and his works include novels, short stories, poems, plays, and essays. He was also a talented researcher, and he wrote extensively on the history and culture of Assam.

Neog's most famous work is the novel "Xuwoni Tora", which was published in 1952. The novel is a historical romance set in the 16th century, and it tells the story of a young man who falls in love with a princess.

Neog was also a gifted critic, and he wrote extensively on Assamese literature. He was one of the first critics to use Western literary theory to analyze Assamese literature, and his work helped to introduce Assamese literature to a wider audience.

Neog was a great scholar, and he made significant contributions to the field of Assamese studies. He was a founding member of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, and he served as its president for many years. He was also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

Neog died in 1966, but his legacy lives on. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in Assamese history, and his work continues to be read and enjoyed by people all over the world.

Here are some of his notable works:

  • Novels: Xuwoni Tora (1952), Manuh (1965)
  • Short stories: Malika (1921), Safura (1923), Thupitora (1925), Malati (1927), Bihuwoti (1929)
  • Poetry: Indradhanu (1929), Mukuta (1932), Thapona (1948)
  • Plays: Axoma (1947), Bichitra (1948), Swohidaan (1952)
  • Essays: Assam Sahityachar Aitihas (1935), Assamiya Sahitya (1950), Sahitya Sankshipta (1965)

Neog's work has been translated into several languages, including English, Hindi, and Bengali. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in Assamese literature, and his work continues to be read and enjoyed by people all over the world.