| 1. Bharatendu Harishchandra was a famous Indian poet, author, and playwright. |
| 2. He is often referred to as the father of Hindi literature and Hindi theatre. |
| 3. He wrote plays, biographies, travel memoirs, and used various forms of media to shape public opinion. |
| 4. He earned the title 'Yug Charan' for his writings that criticized the British Raj's exploitative practices. |
| 5. His family originally served as landlords in Bengal. |
| 6. His father, Gopal Chandra, was a poet recognized for creating the first modern Hindi drama, 'Nahushnatak'. |
| 7. He faced conflicts with British officials and was prohibited in 1880, likely due to critical editorials. |
| 8. Harishchandra supported the Swadeshi movement, opposing the adoption of English customs to protect India's morals and economy. |
| 9. In 1866, he founded the 'Harishchandra Intermediate College' in Varanasi. |
| 10. In 1880, scholars in Kashi honored him with the title 'Bharatendu' for his achievements. |
| 11. The 'Bharatendu Harishchandra Award' is given annually by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to encourage Hindi language development. |
| 12. In 1976, the Government of India issued a postal stamp as a tribute to his contributions to Hindi literature. |
| 13. He was a polyglot. |
| 14. He was a polyglot fluent in Persian, Urdu, Sanskrit, English, and Bengali. |
| 15. He died at the young age of 34 due to health complications following financial distress and anxiety. |
