Surendranath Bandopadhyay, a prominent early nationalist leader, became the editor of 'The Bengalee' newspaper in 1879. Under his editorship, the newspaper became an important mouthpiece for nationalist views and played a significant role in articulating Indian aspirations and criticizing British policies.
Newspaper the 'Bengalee' was founded by
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2023 · Topic: Development of Press in Modern India (Contributions of Key Personalities to Indian Journalism (e.g., Tilak, Gandhi, Raja Rammohan Roy))
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Answer: C. Surendranath Bandopadhyay.
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