Tagores

Tagores refers to the Tagore family, a prominent Bengali Brahmin lineage from Calcutta (Kolkata) known for its influence on literature, art, philosophy, and public life from the 19th century onward. The family traditionally resided in the Jorasanko area and became closely associated with the Bengal Renaissance, education reform, and cultural modernization in colonial India.

Key figures in the Tagore family contributed across literature, drama, art, and social reform. Debendranath Tagore, a leading figure in the Brahmo Samaj, helped shape modern Hindu reform movements and mentored younger family members who became prominent writers and artists. Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) stands as the most famous member, a poet, playwright, and musician who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 and helped elevate Bengali literature on the world stage. Satyendranath Tagore (1842–1923) was the first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service, marking a milestone in Indian involvement in colonial administration. Jyotirindranath Tagore contributed as a playwright, novelist, and composer, while Abanindranath Tagore (1871–1934) and Gaganendranath Tagore (1867–1938) were leading figures in the Bengal School of Art, promoting a modern Indian visual idiom.

The Tagore name remains closely linked with cultural and educational initiatives in Bengal. The family residence, the Jorasanko Thakur Bari, is preserved as a museum and cultural landmark. The Tagores are widely studied for their role in shaping Bengali literature, fine art, and social reform during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.