Tagore In Tripura – Khagesh Dev Burman

Description

A part of Rabindranath Tagores life that remains largely unknown is his connection to the state of Tripura. Tagore had close ties with four generations of the Tripura royal family, especially Maharaja Radhakishore, who helped set up and fund the VisvaBharati University in Santiniketan. Tagores relationship with the Tripura royal family began in 1882, when Maharaja Birchandra was so moved by his poetry that he sent his minister to congratulate the poet. During Birchandras son Radhakishores reign, Tagore was involved in Tripuras administration, advising the king on all state matters. He visited the state several times too. Later generations of the royal family continue to patronize Tagore and VisvaBharati, sending several students with stipends to the university. This book, written by a member of the Tripura royal family, explores their connection with Tagore, including the friendships and associations the poet formed and the ways in which Tripura appeared in his writings.