Who wrote the book Anand Math?
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Historical Significance: Anandamath (published in 1882) is a historic Bengali novel set against the backdrop of the Sanyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century. It is one of the most important works in Indian literature because it triggered a powerful wave of patriotism during the freedom struggle.The National Song: India's national song, "Vande Mataram," was originally published within this very novel.
The Other Authors: * Mulk Raj Anand and R. K. Narayan are prominent pioneers of early Indo-Anglian (English) fiction.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay is another legendary Bengali novelist, famous for masterpieces like Devdas and Parineeta.
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