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- Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was born on 26th June, 1838, in Bengal.
- He was a poet, novelist, journalist and essayist.
- He was an important figure in the Bengal Renaissance.
- The song Vande Mataram was written by Bankim Chandra.
- It inspired many freedom fighters during the freedom struggle.
- It is also the national song of India.
- His literary career began with writing in a periodical called Sambad Prabhakar.
- He wrote thirteen novels, all of which are in Bengali.
- He died on 8th April, 1884.
- His writings are considered classics in Bengali literature.