Question

25. Write a short paragraph on the life of Derozio with the help of the following points:
Date of birth : 18 April, 1809 - Place of birth : Kolkata - Father: Francis Derozio, an accountant
in a merchant office. Education : Dharmatala Academy Profession : Teacher of Hindu
College - Activities : Organising Academic Association, inspiring free thinking and reasoning-
Death : 26 December, 1831.​

Answer 1

Answer:

He was known during his lifetime as the first 'national' poet of modern India, and the history of Anglo-Indian poetry typically begins with him. His poems are regarded as an important landmark in the history of patriotic poetry in India, especially "To India - My Native Land" and The Fakeer of Jungheera