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Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian social reformer and freedom activist. He was one of the prime architects of modern India and probably the strongest advocates of Swaraj or Self Rule for India. His famous declaration “Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it” served as an inspiration for future revolutionaries during India’s struggle for freedom. The British Government termed him as the "Father of Indian Unrest" and his followers bequeathed upon him the title of ‘Lokmanya’ meaning he who is revered by the people. Tilak was a brilliant politician as well as a profound scholar who believed that independence is the foremost necessity for the well being of a nation.
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⇒ Bal Gangadhar Tilak is also known as the 'Father Of Assertive Nationalism'.
⇒ He played a leading role in popularising the cult of patriotism and making Congress movement broad-based.
⇒ Tilak was born in Maharashtra.
⇒ After taking his degree in Law he founded the Poona New English School.
⇒ The Deccan Education Society was founded by him under Justice Ranade's guidance in 1884.
⇒ Gokhale and Tilak were its members.
⇒ The Society set up many educational institutions, including the famous Fergusson College at Pune.