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   Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born in a Hindu Brahmin family to Thakurdas Bandyopadhyay and Bhagavati Devi at Birsingha village in Paschim Medinipur District (erstwhile undivided Midnapore District) on 26 September 1820.

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   Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, the great scholar, academician and reformer passed away on 29 July, 1891 at the age of 70 years. After his death Rabindranath Tagore said, "One wonders how God, in the process of producing forty million Bengalis, produced a man!" Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a great Bengali polymath.

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   Feb 28, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a writer, educator, and social reformer of Bengal. He was a pioneer of Bengali prose, a champion of widow remarriage, and a founder of schools for women.

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   Who was Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar?

   • Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a great Bengali polymath. He was a philosopher, educator, writer, reformer and philanthropist. Let’s take a look at his life history, contribution and some interesting facts. Date of Birth: September 26, 1820 Place of Birth: Village Birshingha, District Medinipur, Bengal Presidency (now in West Bengal)

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   Who is Ishwar Chandra Bandyopadhyay?

   • Ishwar Chandra Bandyopadhyay was born to a Kulin Brahmin family at Birsingha in the Midnapore District in Undivided Bengal Vidyasagar. His parents were Hakurdas Bandyopadhyay and Bhagavati Devi. He was married to Dinamani Devi and had a son Narayan Chandra Bandyopadhyay. Education and career:

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   Was Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar a reformer?

   • Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar introduced the practice of widow remarriage and worked against polygamy. During his lifetime, Vidyasagar had written many books and thus enriched the Bengali education system to a great extent. Till date, the books written by him are read by all. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was indeed a great personality and a reformer.

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   Why did Ishwar Chandra get the title 'Vidyasagar'?

   • The title 'Vidyasagar' (ocean of knowledge) was given to him due to his vast knowledge in several subjects. Poet Michael Madhusudan Dutta while writing about Ishwar Chandra said: "The genius and wisdom of an ancient sage, the energy of an Englishman and the heart of a Bengali mother". Early Life and Education

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   May 21, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a Bengali Sanskrit pundit, educator, social reformer and writer. He was a pioneer of women's education, widow remarriage and Bengali alphabet reform in the 19th century.

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   Sep 26, 2017 · On 26 September 1820, great social reformer and a key figure of the Bengal renaissance, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born in Birsingha village, Bengal Presidency. In this edition of This Day in History, you can read about the life and contribution of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar for the UPSC exam. Aspirants can find information on the structure ...

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   • Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar strongly protested against polygamy, child-marriage and favoured widow remarriage and women’s education in India. Because...
   • For his efforts to simplify and modernise Bengali prose Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is known as the father of Bengali prose. He also rationalised and...
   • He received the title “Vidyasagar” from Sanskrit College, Calcutta, for his excellent performance in Sanskrit studies and philosophy.

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   Sep 25, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a scholar, writer, educator and social reformer who fought for women's rights and widow remarriage in India. Discover his humble nature, his contribution to Bengali language and literature, and his inspiring stories.

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    Jun 6, 2024 · Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance and made significant contributions to education, women's rights, and social reforms in India. He played a crucial role in reforming the education system, advocating for widow remarriage, and promoting the rights of women to education.