The Tagore family is a prominent Bengali family known for its significant contributions to literature, art, and education in India. The family rose to fame in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with notable members including Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. The family's legacy includes a strong emphasis on cultural and social reform. The Tagores were also instrumental in establishing the Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, which promotes a blend of Indian and Western education. Other influential family members include Dwijendralal Ray and Gurudev Tagore, who contributed to the rich tapestry of Bengali culture and arts.