Name the first novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Explain his contribution to the Bengali novel.

The first novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was ‘Durgeshnandini’ and was published in the year 1895.

1. He would regularly organize jatras and gather along with friends and relatives to discuss the novel.

2. They would read through, judge and discuss the novel.

3. He wrote inspiring novels such as ‘Anandamath’, which helped in enhancing the sense of belonging.

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay excelled both in philosophy and art.