Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856 – 1920) was an Indian nationalist, teacher and independence activist, one of the first leaders of the Indian independence movement.

Nationalism

He is famous for the slogan "Swaraj (self-rule) is my birthright, and I shall have it." He used festivals and newspapers to spread nationalist feeling among the people.

Title

Admirers called him Lokmanya, meaning "accepted by the people". The British imprisoned him several times for his writings.

Frequently asked questions

What was Tilak's famous slogan?

"Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it."

Why is Tilak called Lokmanya?

Because he was widely accepted and respected by the people.