Who among the following freedom fighters wrote the poem 'Vande Mataram' in 1875?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4- Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote the poem "Vande Mataram" in 1875.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was a Bengali novelist, poet, and journalist. He was one of the leading figures of the Bengal Renaissance. Chatterjee's writings were inspired by patriotism and a desire for social reform. He is best known for his novel Anandamath, which was published in 1882. Anandamath is a historical novel set during the Sannyasi Rebellion of the 18th century. The novel contains the song "Vande Mataram", which became a popular patriotic anthem during the Indian independence movement.