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D. K. Taknet

b. 1958

Indian academician and business historian

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About D. K. Taknet

Born 1958. D. K. Taknet is an Indian author and historian.

D. K. Taknet (born 11 April 1958, in Shekhawati) is an Indian historian and biographer, best known for his books Industrial Entrepreneurship of Shekhawati Marwaris, B. M. Birla: A Great Visionary (1996), Jaipur: Gem Of India (2013), and The Marwari Heritage (2015), which cover the history and culture of Rajasthan, particularly that of the Marwari people and the Birla family. He has a Master of Philosophy from the University of Rajasthan.

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Important facts

Born
11 April 1958, Shekhawati
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Author, historian
Nationality
India
Education
University of Rajasthan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is D. K. Taknet?

Indian academician and business historian

When was D. K. Taknet born?

D. K. Taknet was born on 11 April 1958 in Shekhawati.

What is D. K. Taknet's occupation?

D. K. Taknet is an author and historian.

What nationality is D. K. Taknet?

D. K. Taknet is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: D. K. Taknet

· Wikidata: Q5203696

· DBpedia: D. K. Taknet

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