Bharatchandra Ray
Bharatchandra Ray Gunakor (Bengali: ভারতচন্দ্র রায় গুণাকর; 1712–1760) was an 18th-century Bengali and Sanskrit Sakta court poet and song composer. He is mostly known for his poetic work, Annadamangal or Annapurnamangal. He is often referred to simply as Bharatchandra. Maharaja Krishnachandra of Nadia conferred him with the title Gunakor, after which he became famous as Ray Gunakor Bharatchandra.
Bharatchandra Ray Gunakor | |
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Bharatchandra memorial, Debanandapur, Hooghly | |
| Born | 1712 Penro-Bhurshut village,(present-day Howrah district, West Bengal, India) |
| Died | 1760 Mulajore, (present-day Shyamnagar, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India) |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, song composer |
| Spouse | Radha Devi |
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