Michael Madhusudan Datta's first epic Tilottama Sambhab Kabya published in 1860 was the first Bengali poem written in blank verse. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was considered one of the leading Bengali novelists and essayists of the 19th century.
Michael Madhusudan Datta's first epic poem, Tilottama Sambhab Kabya, published in 1860, marked a significant milestone in Bengali literature by being the first to be written in blank verse. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was a prominent figure in Bengali literature during the 19th century, known for his contributions as a novelist and essayist.