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
Queen Victoria Becomes Empress of India
Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India in Delhi. She is represented by Viceroy Lord Lytton. Read more
Rabindranath Presents Song at Second Annual Indian National Congress
At the inaugural session of the second annual conference of the Indian National Congress held in Calcutta (now Kolkata). Rabindranath sings the song – Amra milechhi aaj mayer dakey.