 In spite of the fact that he was close to the Tagore family, who were leaders in upholding Indian culture and heritage while keeping their doors open to the world, and was a personal friend of Satyendranath Tagore, he was inclined towards westernisation.While Satyendranth Tagore's wife, Gyanadanandini Devi, struck to wearing the traditional Indian sari, Ghose's wife, Swarnalata, took to wearing the gown, in the style of English women.Ghose will long be remembered for his contributions towards the improvement of the position of his countrymen, particularly in the field of women's education, apart from donating his house for the building of Krishnagar Collegiate School.