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Answer: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was an academic and educator who rationalized and simplified the Bengali alphabet and type. He received the title 'Vidyasagar' (Ocean of learning or Ocean of knowledge) from the Sanskrit College (whence he graduated), due to his excellent performance in studies. In Sanskrit, 'Vidya' means knowledge or learning and 'Sagar' means ocean or sea. This title was mainly given for his vast knowledge in all subjects which was compared to the vastness of the ocean.
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