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Posted 02 Aug 2024

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‘Lokmanya’Bal Gangadhar Tilak (23rd July 1856 - 1st August 1920)

About 'Lokmanya’ Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  • Born at Ratnagiri in Maharashtra.
  • He was a scholar, philosopher, nationalist etc.

Key Contributions/Work

  • Advocated for Swaraj (self-rule) and was one of the first leaders to demand complete independence from British rule.
  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak had established the Home Rule League in April 1916 at Belagavi. 
    • Annie Beasant had also launched a Home Rule League, the two Leagues never merged.
  • Founded two newspapers: "Kesari" (in Marathi) and "The Mahratta" (in English).
  • He composed the 'Gita Rahasya'

Values 

Patriotism, Courage, Perseverance etc.

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