Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali was originally written in which language?

Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali was originally written in which language? Correct Answer Bengali

The correct answer is Bengali.

Key Points

  • Gitanjali
    • It was originally published in the Bengali language and written by Rabindranath Tagore.
    • It was published on 14th August 1910.
    • The famous poems in this book are Jan Gan Man (National Anthem), Amar Sonar Bangla (National Anthem of Bangladesh), Ekla Cholo Re, etc.
    • This book English version name is Gitanjali: Song Offerings translated by Rabindranath Tagore and published in 1912 by the India Society of London.

Additional Information

  • Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)
    • He was born on 7th May 1861 in a Brahmins Family.
    • He was the youngest son of Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi.
    • He is also known as Gurudev. (Given by M. Gandhi)
    • He was the first Indian (First in Asia) to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1914 for Gitanjali.
    • He was awarded the title of knighthood by the Britishers (King George V) which he returned due to Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919.
    • He founded the Santiniketan and was a leader of the Brahmo Samaj.

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