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	{{Infobox writer\|name=Rabindranath Tagore\|native_name=রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর\|image=Rabindranath Tagore circa 1925.jpg\|caption=Rabindranath Tagore in 1925\|pseudonym=Bhanu Singha Thakur\|birth_date={{Birth date\|1861\|5\|7\|df=yes}}\|birth_place=[[Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]\|death_date={{Death date and age\|1941\|8\|7\|1861\|5\|7\|df=yes}}\|death_place=[[Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]\|occupation=Poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, painter\|language=[[Bengali language\|Bengali]]\|nationality=[[Indian]]\|notableworks=''[[Gitanjali]]'', ''The Home and the World'', ''Gora''\|awards=[[Nobel Prize in Literature]] (1913)}}'''Rabindranath Tagore''' ({{lang-bn\|রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর}}, ''Rabīndranāth Ṭhākur''; 7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941) was an Indian poet, writer, playwright, composer, and philosopher. Known as the "Bard of Bengal," he reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the first non-European to win the [[Nobel Prize in Literature]] in 1913 for his collection of poems, ''[[Gitanjali]]''.<ref name="Britannica">[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rabindranath-Tagore Encyclopaedia Britannica: Rabindranath Tagore]</ref>		{{SHORTDESC:Indian Poet,Writer and Nobelist}}
			{{Infobox writer\|name=Rabindranath Tagore\|native_name=রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর\|image=Rabindranath Tagore circa 1925.jpg\|caption=Rabindranath Tagore in 1925\|pseudonym=Bhanu Singha Thakur\|birth_date={{Birth date\|1861\|5\|7\|df=yes}}\|birth_place=[[Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]\|death_date={{Death date and age\|1941\|8\|7\|1861\|5\|7\|df=yes}}\|death_place=[[Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]\|occupation=Poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, painter\|language=[[Bengali language\|Bengali]]\|nationality=[[Indian]]\|notableworks=''[[Gitanjali]]'', ''The Home and the World'', ''Gora''\|awards=[[Nobel Prize in Literature]] (1913)}}'''Rabindranath Tagore''' ({{lang-bn\|রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর}}, ''Rabīndranāth Ṭhākur''; 7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941) was an Indian poet, writer, playwright, composer, and philosopher. Known as the "Bard of Bengal," he reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the first non-European to win the [[Nobel Prize in Literature]] in 1913 for his collection of poems, ''[[Gitanjali]]''.<ref name="Britannica">[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rabindranath-Tagore Encyclopaedia Britannica: Rabindranath Tagore].[[Encyclopedia Britannica]].</ref>

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==

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{{Infobox writer|name=Rabindranath Tagore|native_name=রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর|image=Rabindranath Tagore circa 1925.jpg|caption=Rabindranath Tagore in 1925|pseudonym=Bhanu Singha Thakur|birth_date={{Birth date|1861|5|7|df=yes}}|birth_place=[[Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]|death_date={{Death date and age|1941|8|7|1861|5|7|df=yes}}|death_place=[[Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]|occupation=Poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, painter|language=[[Bengali language|Bengali]]|nationality=[[Indian]]|notableworks=''[[Gitanjali]]'', ''The Home and the World'', ''Gora''|awards=[[Nobel Prize in Literature]] (1913)}}'''Rabindranath Tagore''' ({{lang-bn|রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর}}, ''Rabīndranāth Ṭhākur''; 7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941) was an Indian poet, writer, playwright, composer, and philosopher. Known as the "Bard of Bengal," he reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the first non-European to win the [[Nobel Prize in Literature]] in 1913 for his collection of poems, ''[[Gitanjali]]''.<ref name="Britannica">[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rabindranath-Tagore Encyclopaedia Britannica: Rabindranath Tagore]</ref>

== Early Life and Education ==
Rabindranath Tagore was born on 7 May 1861 in [[Calcutta]] (now [[Kolkata]]), into the prominent [[Tagore family]], known for their contributions to art and culture. He was the youngest of 13 children of [[Debendranath Tagore]] and [[Sarada Devi]]. Tagore was homeschooled and later sent to England in 1878 to study law, but he returned to India before completing his degree.<ref>[https://www.history.com/topics/india/rabindranath-tagore History.com: Rabindranath Tagore]</ref>

== Literary Career ==
Tagore's literary career began with poetry, and he published his first collection, ''Kabi Kahini'', in 1878. His works encompassed poetry, novels, short stories, plays, and essays. His notable works include: - ''[[Gitanjali]]'' (Song Offerings): A collection of spiritual poems that won him the Nobel Prize.<ref name="Nobel">[https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/1913/tagore/ Nobel Prize in Literature 1913: Rabindranath Tagore]</ref> - ''[[The Home and the World]]'': A novel exploring the conflict between tradition and modernity. - ''[[Gora (novel)|Gora]]'': A story addressing social and religious issues in colonial India.<ref>[https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9074.Rabindranath_Tagore Goodreads: Rabindranath Tagore's Works]</ref>

Tagore also wrote the national anthems of [[India]] (''[[Jana Gana Mana]]'') and [[Bangladesh]] (''[[Amar Shonar Bangla]]'').<ref>[https://www.india.gov.in/india-national-anthem India.gov: National Anthem]</ref>

== Contributions to Education ==
In 1921, Tagore founded [[Visva-Bharati University]] in [[Santiniketan]], aiming to blend Eastern and Western educational traditions. The institution remains a center for learning and the arts.<ref>[https://www.visvabharati.ac.in/ Visva-Bharati University: History]</ref>

== Artistic and Musical Legacy ==
Tagore was also a painter and musician. He composed over 2,000 songs, collectively known as ''Rabindra Sangeet,'' blending classical Indian music with his poetic lyrics. His paintings, often abstract and modern, gained recognition in Europe and Asia.<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/the-genius-of-rabindranath-tagore/article26115622.ece The Hindu: Rabindranath Tagore's Music]</ref>

== Philosophical and Political Views ==
Tagore was a critic of [[colonialism]] but also of [[nationalism]], advocating for universal humanism. He had close relationships with leaders like [[Mahatma Gandhi]] but differed in their approaches to India's independence.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/aug/07/rabindranath-tagore-150-years Guardian: Rabindranath Tagore's Legacy]</ref>

== Death and Legacy ==
Tagore passed away on 7 August 1941 in Calcutta. He left behind a vast body of work that continues to influence literature, music, and education worldwide. His birthday is celebrated annually in Bengal as ''Rabindra Jayanti.''<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-57035070 BBC: Rabindranath Tagore's Legacy]</ref>

== References ==
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== External Links ==
[https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/1913/tagore/ Nobel Prize: Rabindranath Tagore]