Muhammad Mohsin | |
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Born | c. 1732 |
Died | 1812 (aged 79–80) |
Burial place | Hooghly Imambara, Chinsurah, West Bengal, India |
Known for | Philanthropy |
Title | Dānavīr (Hero of Charity) |
Personal | |
Religion | Islam |
Denomination | Shia |
Haji Muhammad Mohsin (c. 1732 – 29 November 1812) was a prominent Bengali Muslim philanthropist. His most notable contribution was to establish the Hooghly Mohsin College and the Hooghly Imambara. He also played a significant role during the Great Bengal famine of 1770 by helping thousands of the victims.