Rabindra Puraskar
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Ram Basu
ラム・バス
Ram Basu
Pen Names:
Biraha-Sangiter Raja（Honorific title given for contributions to Kabigaan (folk poetic tradition)）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1786-01-01 （Shalikha Village, Howrah, British India）
- Died
- 1828-01-01 age 42
- Nationality
- Bengali (British India)
- Languages
- Bengali, English
Career
- Occupations
- Folk poet, Kabiyal (Kabigaan performer)
- Active Years
- 1800-1828
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorasanko | — | — | — | — | British India |
Jorasanko
Country:
British India
Received primary education and is reported to have learned English (sources limited)
Awards & Nominations
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Oral/folk-poetic and improvisational styleDramatic, kabigaan (improvisational poetic duel) elements
- Recurring Motifs
- MelancholyLoveRural life and social realities
Legacy
Ram Basu is regarded as a notable early-19th-century Bengali folk poet associated with Kabigaan, nicknamed 'Biraha-Sangiter Raja'. His oral compositions and improvisational skill influenced regional cultural traditions, though primary sources about his life and works are limited.
Trivia
- Locally known as a 'Kabiyal' (improvisational poet/performance poet).
- Referred to as 'Biraha-Sangiter Raja' for his contributions to Kabigaan.