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Gora (Bengali: গোরা) is a novel by Rabindranath Tagore, set in Calcutta (now Kolkata), in the 1880s during the British Raj. It is the fifth in order of writing and the longest of Tagore's twelve novels. It is rich in philosophical debate on politics and religion. [1]
Gora realizes his true identity and marries Sucharita. If Dickens is the master of plot then Tagore is the master of character. Although Gora is slow in the beginning, plot thickens in the middle.
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Oct 5, 2024 · Gora’s ultimate realisation—his devotion to patriotism over dogmatic beliefs—serves as a poignant reminder of the need for unity in diversity. In the end, Gora isn’t just a critique of institutional religion; it’s a celebration of the human spirit’s resilience against the shackles of dogma.
Jan 28, 2017 · The witty Padmavati devised a plan. She sent a messenger to Khilji, saying she would reach the camp in the morning with her maids in palanquins. The queen sent Gora and Badal, two leading generals along with several soldiers armed with weapons, to Khilji’s camp in the morning.
Mar 24, 2013 · The narrated form of his India— the ‘imagined community’ uttered by Gora himself: But there is a true India, rich and full, and unless we take our stand there we shall not be able to draw upon the sap of life either by our intellect or by our heart.
Padmini, with support from the Rajput warriors Gora and Badal, rescues her husband using the palanquin trick; Gora dies during this mission. Meanwhile, Timur invades the Delhi Sultanate, and Alauddin is forced to return to Delhi. 13 years later, Alauddin returns to Chittor and besieges the fort.
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Gora (Bengali: গোরা) is a novel by Rabindranath Tagore, set in Calcutta (now Kolkata), in the 1880s during the British Raj. It is the fifth in order of writing and the longest of Tagore's twelve novels. It is rich in philosophical debate on politics and religion. [1] .
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