Question

On August 1, 2020, which freedom fighter's 100th death anniversary was observed in India?​

Answer 1

On August 1, 2020, The freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak's 100th death anniversary was observed in India.

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born on 23rd July 1856 in Bombay, British India. He was an Indian nationalist, lawyer teacher, and an Independence activist.

• He was an Indian nationalist, teacher, and the first leader of the Indian independence movement.

• He was also known as "Lokmanya" Tilak which means accepted by the people as their leader. He was also known as "The Maker of Modern India".

• He died on 1st August 1920 at the age of 64 in Bombay, Bombay State, British India. On 1st August 2020, his 100th death anniversary was observed in India.