Rashbihari Ghosh

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Rashbihari Ghosh(23 December 1845 - 1921) was an Indian politician who served as the President of the Indian National Congress for one term (Surat, 1907; Madras, 1908), succeeding Dadabhai Naoroji.

Early Life [edit]

Rashbihari Ghosh was born 23 December 1845 in Burdwan, West Bengal. After a short spell in the local pathshala, Rashbihari was educated in the Burdwan Raj Collegiate School, Bardhaman at West Bengal. Passing the entrance examination from Bankura, he entered the Presidency College, Calcutta. He obtained a first class in the M.A. examination in English. In 1871 he passed with honours the Law examination and in 1884 was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws.[1]

References [edit]

  1. ^ Sinha, D P. "Rashbihari Ghosh". Article. Retrieved 18 March 2013. 



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