Hirendra Nath Dutta

Hirendra Nath Dutta was born in 1860, Philosopher, Scholar, and politician, who was born on 16 January 1868 at Hathkhola in Kolkata, His father’s name is Dwarakanath.

He studied at Metropolitan School. he completed his BA and MA in English literature from Presidency College. After acquiring a BL degree he joined the Calcutta High Court, winning considerable fame in the Aurobindo case and the Shamsul Alam murder case.

During 1894-1920, Hirendranath participated in most political movements of the time. He was involved with Anne Besant in the ‘Home Rule’ movement. He was co-founder with Madanmohan Malabya of the Hindu Mahasabha. He had no confidence in Gandhi’s policy of non-violence, and when Gandhi rose to prominence in Congress, he left active politics.

He was awarded the Jagattarini Gold Medal by the University of Calcutta. Hirendranath died on 16 September 1942.