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Bankim Chandra Chatterjee birth anniversary: 11 unknown facts about the Vande Mataram composer

IndiaTimes Monday, 26 June 2023
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, often referred to as Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, was a prominent Indian writer, poet, and journalist. He was born on June 27, 1838, in Naihati, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day West Bengal, India). Bankim Chandra Chatterjee played a significant role in the development of Bengali literature during the 19th century and is considered one of the key figures in the Indian literary renaissance.
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