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Ghosh, Rashbehari (1845-1921) lawyer, social worker, philanthropist. Born in the village of Khandaghosh in Burdwan district, Rashbehari Ghosh had an outstanding educational career, achieving top positions in all his public examinations from FA to MA. Ghosh was a legendary figure in the legal profession during the early twentieth century. He made a fabulous fortune through his legal practice, but donated much of it by way of charity and endowments. In 1913, he established an endowment for scientific studies at
Calcutta University with an initial capital of ten lakh rupees. He also donated thirteen lakh rupees to establish an educational institution at Jadavpur, which was later upgraded into the Jadavpur University. Rashbehari Ghosh was a Congress activist of the moderate wing. He had deep faith in progress but was opposed to radicalism in any form. His ability and contributions earned him a series of honours, such as the Tagore Law Professorship (1875-76) at Calcutta University, an honorary DL degree from Calcutta University (1884), a seat on the Bengal Legislative Council (1891-94, 1906-09), and knighthood (1915). Rashbehari Ghosh died 28 February 1921. [Sirajul Islam]
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