Premchand books in order
Indian writer of Hindi and Urdu fiction (1880–1936); pioneer of social realism in Hindustani literature
- Lived
- 1880–1936
- Country
- British Raj
- Books
- 12
- Also writes as
- प्रेमचन्द, नवाब राय
Premchand published 10 novels and 2 short story collections, beginning with Nirmala (1926). The best-known is Godaan (1936).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Premchand
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Godaan
Premchand's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Sevasadana (1919)
Rangbhoomi (1924)
Shatranj Ke Khilari (1924)
Nirmala (1926)
Pratigya (1929)
Gaban (1931)
karmbhumi (1932)
Karmabhoomi (1934)
Godaan (1936)
Godan, a Novel of Peasant India by Premchand (1936)
Short story collections in order
The Illustrated Premchand (1946)
The World of Premchand (1969)
Film and TV adaptations
- Sevasadanam (1938)Film · from Sevasadana
- The Chess Players (1977)Film · from Shatranj Ke Khilari
- Godaan (1963)Film · from Godaan
About Premchand
Dhanpat Rai Srivastava, better known as Munshi Premchand based on his pen name Premchand, was an Indian writer famous for his modern Hindustani literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Premchand FAQ
- How many books has Premchand written?
- Premchand published 10 novels and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Premchand's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Godaan.
- What is Premchand's last book?
- Godan, a Novel of Peasant India by Premchand (1936).
- What is Premchand's most famous book?
- Godaan (1936) is Premchand's most widely read book.
- Does Premchand write under a pen name?
- Yes: Premchand has also published as प्रेमचन्द and नवाब राय.
- Which Premchand books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Sevasadana (as Sevasadanam, film, 1938), Shatranj Ke Khilari (as The Chess Players, film, 1977) and Godaan (film, 1963).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.