Correct Option (d):
Rabindranath Tagore wrote the song 'Amar Sonar Bangla' in 1905. It was composed during the Swadeshi Movement as a protest against the Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon. The song served as a symbol of national unity and the cultural identity of Bengal.
During Bangladesh's War of Liberation in 1971, the song became a significant source of inspiration for freedom fighters and was subsequently adopted as the National Anthem of Bangladesh.
Rabindranath Tagore holds the unique distinction of having composed the national anthems for two countries: 'Jana Gana Mana' for India and 'Amar Sonar Bangla' for Bangladesh.
Incorrect Options:
- (a) Rajni Kanta Sen: He was a notable Bengali poet and composer known for his patriotic songs, but he did not write 'Amar Sonar Bangla'.
- (b) Dwijendralal Ray: He was a prominent Bengali poet, playwright, and composer of nationalist songs, but he is not the author of 'Amar Sonar Bangla'.
- (c) Mukunda Das: He was a folk poet, composer, and playwright, particularly known for his contributions to Swadeshi jatra (folk theatre), but he did not write this specific song.