Encyclopedia Of Indian Freedom Fighters Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bal Gangadher Tila (July 23, 1856-August 1, 1920), was an Indian National, Social Reformer and freedom Fighter who was the first popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement and is known as "Father of the Indian Unrest." Tilak was one of the first and strongest proponents for Swaraj (complete independence) in Indian consciousness, and is considered the father of Hindu Nationalism as well. His famous quote, "Swaraj is my birth right, and I shall have it!" is well-remembered in India even to