Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?
Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize, receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his celebrated work Gitanjali (Song Offerings). The collection of poems, originally written in Bengali and later translated into English, earned international recognition for its lyrical beauty and spiritual themes.
Tagore’s achievement was historic as he became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. A renowned poet, writer, philosopher and composer, he made significant contributions to Indian literature and culture. He also founded Visva-Bharati University at Santiniketan and composed the national anthems of India and Bangladesh. His literary and cultural legacy continues to influence generations.
