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Which Bengal poet composed the song ‘Ban esheche mora gange’ during the Partition of Bengal?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Rabindranath Tagore
  2. Lalan Fakir
  3. Kazi Nazrul Islam
  4. Mukunda Das

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mukunda Das

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D. Mukunda Das 📚 Explanation: Mukunda Das was a famous Bengali folk singer and poet who composed several patriotic songs during the anti-partition agitation in 1905. His song 'Ban esheche mora gange' was a powerful call for national awakening. He used his traditional 'Jatra' performances to spread political awareness among the common people. He is celebrated as a major cultural figure of the Swadeshi movement.