Tours of North Bengal and Orissa Estates
His father gives Rabindranath new responsibilities regarding his estates North Bengal and Orissa. He begins to visit these places. Read more
Tagore Writes Sonar Tari
Tagore writes the poem “Sonar Tari” in late 1891 or early 1892. This poem has been seen as a turning point in his creative life. It is first published in 1893 and again in 1894, in a book that bears the same title as the poem. Read more
Journey to England, Italy and France
From 22nd Aug 1890 Rabindranath Tagore travels to England and stays there from August to September 1890. He visits the British Parliament and notes the bustle of English life. Read more
Publication of Bisarjan and Manasi
Tagore considers the publication of his drama “Bisarjan” and the collection of poems “Manasi” as turning point and as first publications of his mature works. Read more
Birth of Son Rabindranath Junior
Tagore’s oldest son and second child Rathindranath is born on 27 November 1888. Rathindranath will become one of his father’s first pupils at Shantiniketan. Read more