The vandalisation of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's statue during violent clashes that broke out during Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah’s roadshow in Kolkata on Tuesday has brought focus on philosopher, social reformer and a key figure of the Bengali Renaissance.

Here are some interesting facts about the writer and reformer, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, whose contribution towards education and empowerment of women in the country was remarkable.