Bal Gangadhar Tilak

23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian nationalist, teacher, and independence activist who was among the first leaders of the Indian independence movement. Known as the father of Indian unrest, he was a founder of the extremist faction of the Indian National Congress and popularized the slogan that self-rule is the birthright of Indians.

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Born in Ratnagiri, Bombay Presidency
23 July 1856

Born into a Marathi Brahmin family in Ratnagiri in western India.

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Graduated from Deccan College
1877

Earned a degree in mathematics from Deccan College in Pune and later studied law.

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Launched newspapers Kesari and Mahratta
1881

Used the Marathi Kesari and English Mahratta newspapers to spread nationalist ideas.

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Co-founded the Deccan Education Society
1884

Helped establish the society, which founded Fergusson College to promote education in India.

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Sentenced to imprisonment in Mandalay
1908 – 1914

Convicted of sedition and imprisoned for six years in Mandalay, Burma, where he wrote the Gita Rahasya.

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Co-founded the All India Home Rule League
1916

Established the Home Rule League to demand self-government within the British Empire.

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Died in Bombay
1 August 1920

Died in Bombay while remaining an influential figure in the independence movement.

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