Multiple choice general knowledge history Author of "Vande Mataram" is Mahatma Gandhi Aurobindo Bankim chandra Chatterjee Tagore Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote 'Vande Mataram' in 1876. It was published in his novel Anandamath and later became India's national song, not to be confused with the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' by Tagore.