The first Indian to have won a Nobel prize in literature.
- He was affectionately called Gurudev by Gandhiji
- Tagore had used the pseudonym Bhanusimha for publishing his works.
- He is credited with composing the national anthems of India – Jana Gana Mana and of Bangladesh- Amar Sonar Bangla.
- Founded the Santiniketan and Visva-Bharati University.
- He renounced his knighthood in response to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Books written by Tagore
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Source: PIB