ISWAR CHANDRA VIDYASAGAR
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, the name that the world identifies with the rise of the state of Bengal in India, was, undoubtedly, one of the most learned men that the world has ever witnessed. It was with his vast store of knowledge that Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar brought about a revolution in Bengal at a time when the state was completely in a dilapidated condition. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was indeed one of the most important members in the team of reformists, who introduced the concept of Renaissance in Bengal. While his compassion was reflected in the support that he provided to the women in the Bengali society, his education found place in Bengali language and literature. Though known by his birth name of Ishwar Chandra Bandopadhyaya, it was not long before he was felicitated with the title 'Vidyasagar', which translates to 'ocean of knowledge' in English. Ishwar Chandra can best be described as a polymath (a person who is well versed in a variety of subjects) of th...




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