# Iman Xin Chemjong

_Nepalese academic_

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> Iman Singh Chemjong Limbu; was a Limbu historian, writer, linguist, lexicographer, folklorist, and philosopher of Nepal. Chemjong devoted his entire life to studying and documenting various facets of Kirat Limbu tradition and culture at a time when such activities were frowned upon and even punished by the Nepalese ruling elite as being subversive and "anti-national". Chemjong's research into and publication of Kirant history and culture challenged perceptions of the Nepalese official doctrine that showcased Nepal as a Hindu cultural monolith devoid of alternative narratives.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1 January 1904 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6003260#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Darjeeling ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6003260#P19))
- **Died:** 1975 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6003260#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6003260#P27))
- **Occupation:** philosopher; historian ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6003260#P106))
- **Education:** University of Calcutta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6003260#P69))

## Questions

**When was Iman Xin Chemjong born?**  
Iman Xin Chemjong was born on 1 January 1904 in Darjeeling.

**Where did Iman Xin Chemjong study?**  
Iman Xin Chemjong was educated at University of Calcutta.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Iman Xin Chemjong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iman_Xin_Chemjong) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): ईमानसिंह चेम्जोङ](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%B9_%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%99) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q6003260](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6003260) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Iman singh chemjong.jpg by RajeevKarma (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iman_singh_chemjong.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Iman Xin Chemjong". DigiNepal. Last updated 12 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/iman-xin-chemjong. Retrieved 4 November 2026.