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Composer of Vande Mataram, Author of Anandamath & Kapalkundala
Lifespan: 1838 – 1894
"Mother, I bow to thee! Rich with thy hurrying streams, bright with thy orchard gleams..."
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838 – 1894) was an Indian novelist, poet and journalist. He was the composer of Vande Mataram, originally in Sanskrit, personifying India as a mother goddess and inspiring activists during the Indian Independence Movement.
Born in Naihati, Bengal, Bankim wrote 14 novels. His masterwork Anandamath (1882) portrays Sannyasi rebellion against British taxation during the Bengal famine of 1770.
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| Book Title | Series | Format Available | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📖 Anandamath (Abode of Bliss) | Historical Epics | Audiobook, Full Text | 1882 |
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"Anandamath gave birth to Vande Mataram and inspired generations of Indian freedom fighters."
— Indian Historical Review"Bankim Chandra established the historical novel form in modern Indian literature."
— Bengal Renaissance JournalStream free unabridged recordings directly on our player
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