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Hason Raja

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Birthday
21, 1854
Birthplace
Bangladesh
DEATH DATE
Dec 6, 1922 (67)
Birth Sign
Sagittarius
Birthday
21, 1854
Birthplace
Bangladesh
DEATH DATE
Dec 6, 1922 (67)

About

Mystic poet, songwriter, and philosopher who earned great posthumous acclaim for his literary work. His collections of songs include Shaukhin Bahar and Hachhan Udas.

Before Fame

He was descended from Hindu royalty but decided to pursue an ascetic, religious lifestyle.

Trivia

His work gained international attention after it was featured in an Oxford University lecture in the 1930s.

Family Life

He fathered four children: Khan Ganiur, Dewan Hasinur, Khan Eklimur, and Dewan Aftabur.

Associated With

His work was highly praised by Nobel Prize laureate Rabindranath Tagore .