Bal Gangadhar Tilak

The birth anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was observed on 23rd July 2025.

Tilak’s Contributions

  • Born on 23rd July 1856 in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, Bal Gangadhar Tilak is revered as the Father of Indian Unrest.
  • He was among the earliest and strongest advocates of complete independence (Swarajya).
  • Tilak, along with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal, formed the iconic Lal-Bal-Pal trio known for their extremist nationalist ideology.
  • Contribution in Education: In 1884, Tilak, along with Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and others, co-founded the Deccan Education Society, which later led to the establishment of Fergusson College in Pune in 1885. ....
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