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# Rabindranath Tagore
**Rabindranath Tagore** (1861–1941) was an Indian polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music, as well as Indian art with Contextual Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
## Key Highlights
- **Nobel Prize in Literature** — In 1913, he became the first non-European to win the prize, for his *Gitanjali* (Song Offerings).
- **National Anthems** — He wrote the national anthems of **India** (*Jana Gana Mana*) and **Bangladesh** (*Amar Shonar Bangla*).
- **Philosopher & Educator** — He founded **Visva-Bharati University** in Santiniketan, emphasizing learning in harmony with nature.
- **Poet, Writer & Composer** — He composed over 2,000 songs (*Rabindra Sangeet*), wrote novels, short stories, and plays.
## Major Works
| Category | Notable Works |
|:---------|:--------------|
| Poetry | *Gitanjali*, *The Crescent Moon* |
| Novels | *Gora*, *The Home and the World* |
| Songs | *Rabindra Sangeet* (2,000+ compositions) |
| Plays | *Red Oleanders*, *The Post Office* |
<aside>Important information<cite>Legacy</cite></aside>
Tagore's vision of universal humanism and cultural exchange continues to influence education, literature, and the arts across the world.
<tg-spoiler>He was also a painter and traveled extensively, engaging with leading intellectuals like Albert Einstein and H.G. Wells.</tg-spoiler>