Krishna Chandra Majumder

Krishna Chandra Majumder (Bengali: কৃষ্ণচন্দ্র মজুমদার) was a 19th-century Bengali poet and writer.[1]

Krishna Chandra Majumder

Krishna Chandra Majumder (Bengali: কৃষ্ণচন্দ্র মজুমদার) was a 19th-century Bengali poet and writer.[1]

Early life

Majumder was born in June 1834 in Senhati, Khulna District, Bengal Presidency, British India. He studied Sanskrit and Persian languages.[2] His father, Manikya Chandra Majumder, died when he was six months old. After struggling financially with his mother, Brahmamayi Devi, he had to go and live with his paternal great-grandfather Prasanna Kumar.[3]

Career

Majumder joined Kirtipasha Bengali School as the head teacher in 1854. He joined Dhaka Normal School as a teacher but resigned over disagreements with management. In 1860, he worked as the editor of Manoravjika and Kavitakusumavali, a poetry magazine based in Dhaka. Next year, in 1861, he joined the Dhaka Prakash as its editor. In 1861, he published Sadbhabashatak, his notable poem based on Mahabharata but influenced by Persian poets.[2][4]

In joined the Bijnapani, a weekly magazine, in 1865. He published his autobiography in 1868 titled Raser Itibrtta. He left journalism and return to teaching after a few years. In 1874, Majumder joined Jessore Zilla School as the head teacher. In 1886, he published Dvaibhasiki magazine from Jessore. He retired in 1893. He published Kaivalyatattva, his treatise on philosophy in 1883.[2]

Death

Majumder died on 13 January 1907.[2]

References

  1. ^ Neogi, Dwijendra Nath (1920). Anecdotes of Indian Life. S. K. Lahiri. p. 116.
  2. ^ a b c d Bhabuk, Prafulla Kumar. "Majumder, Krishna Chandra". Banglapedia. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Krishna Chandra Majumder: A Poet Of Solemn Feelings". Daily Sun. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  4. ^ Mamoon, Muntassir. "Kavitakusumavali". Banglapedia. Retrieved 21 May 2020.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.