Bhartendu harish chandra biography of mahatma gandhi
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A Glimpse into Bhartendu Harishchandra's Life
- Born on September 9, 1850, in Benares to poet Gopal Chandra and his wife, Bhartendu Harishchandra showed a knack for poetry from a young age.
- Despite losing his parents early in life, their influence on him was profound. His encounter with the Bengal renaissance movement during a family visit to the Puri Jagannath Temple at the age of 15, shaped his writings significantly.
- Harishchandra made noteworthy contributions to Hindi literature and theatre at a time when Urdu was the recognized court language. His works played a pivotal role in the recognition and acceptance of Hindi, particularly the Khariboli dialect.
- His efforts in the field of journalism and his editorship of various magazines like Harishchandra Magazine, Kavi Vachan Sudha, Bal Vodhini, and Patrika, earned him the title 'Bhartendu' in 1880.
- Harishchandra used his resources and connections to promote Khariboli through his magazines, instilling a sense of pride and passio
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Bharatendu Harishchandra: The man behind modern Hindi
In 1757, on the eve of the historic Battle of Plassey, a merchant called Amir Chand threw in an alarming demand at Robert Clive’s table. “Omichund", as the English knew him, had served the East India Company, assisting in their shaky relationship with the nawab of Bengal. Now, however, as war looked inevitable, he also made himself indispensable, helping hatch that infamous plot by which the nawab’s commander, Mir Jafar, was to betray his sovereign and join ranks with the Company. At the last minute, however, Omichund put forth an ominous clause—he wanted Rs30 lakh for his services, failing which he would (regretfully) divulge the scheme to the nawab himself. Colonel Clive was upset. But he was also shrewd: two copies of the pact with Mir Jafar were prepared. The counterfeit carried Omichund’s clause, while the actual agreement said nothing about his reward. And when everything was over and the English had prevailed, the