‘Anandamath’ is a book about the Sannyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century. It is written by:
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
- ‘Anandamath’ is a book about the Sannyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century. It is written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
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Anandamath is a historic Bengali novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and first published in 1882. Widely regarded as one of the most significant works in Bengali and Indian literature, it played a vital role in inspiring nationalism during the freedom movement.
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The book's English translation was titled "The Abbey of Bliss," reflecting its original meaning—Ananda (bliss) and Math (abbey or monastery).
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Most notably, the novel introduced the iconic patriotic song "Vande Mataram", which later became a rallying cry for Indian independence and was eventually adopted as India’s national song.