Tulsidas
Hindu saint and poet (1532–1623), author of the Ramcharitmanas and Hanuman Chalisa
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Summary
Tulsidas was born on January 1, 1532[1], in Rajapur[2]. He died on January 1, 1623[3], in Assi Ghat[4]. He worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,506 views/month, #6,332 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1511[9]
- Native language: Hindi[10]
- Field of work: Sanskrit literature[11], Braj Bhasha literature[12]
- Notable work: Ramcharitmanas[13], Hanuman Chalisha[14]
- Religion or worldview: Vaishnavism[15], bhakti[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Movement: Bhakti movement[18]
- Commons category: Tulsidas[19]
- Described by source: Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Sanskrit[24], Awadhi[25], Braj Bhasha[26]
- Commons Creator page: Tulsidas[27]
- Birth name: गोस्वामी तुलसीदास[28], रामबोला[29]
- Name in native language: तुलसीदास[30]
Why It Matters
Tulsidas has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Hanuman Chalisha[33], a hymn[34] and Ramcharitmanas[35], a literary work[36].
FAQs
Where was Tulsidas born?
Tulsidas's place of birth was Rajapur[2].
Where did Tulsidas die?
Tulsidas died in Assi Ghat[4].
What did Tulsidas do for work?
Tulsidas worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], and writer[7].