"Anandmath" written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is set in the backdrop of the late 18th century Bengal Famine of 1770 and depicts the struggles and sacrifices of a group of freedom fighters called "Sannyasis" who come together to fight against the oppressive rule of the British East India Company.The story revolves around the character of Mahendra, a young Brahmin who becomes a part of the San...Read more