Bal Gangadhar Tilak Biography ?

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, also known as Lokmanya Tilak, was a prominent Indian nationalist, political leader, social reformer, and journalist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1856 in Ratnagiri district of present-day Maharashtra. He was an influential figure in the Indian independence movement, and is considered one of the "Fathers of the Indian Revolution" and one of the "fathers of the modern Indian freedom struggle."

Tilak was a strong advocate of the Swaraj (self-rule) movement, and he believed that political freedom was a necessary precondition for the social and economic upliftment of the Indian people. He was a vocal critic of British colonial policies and a strong supporter of Indian nationalist causes. He was one of the first political leaders to propose the idea of Complete independence from British rule, known as "Swaraj" which was later adopted by the Indian National Congress.

Tilak was also a social reformer, who advocated for the education of women and the removal of caste discrimination. He established a number of schools and colleges, including the Fergusson College in Pune, and was a strong supporter of the Indian National Congress. He was the founder of two newspapers, "Maratha" and "Kesari", through which he disseminated his political and social ideas.

Tilak was arrested and exiled by the British government on several occasions for his political activities. He was arrested in 1908 and sent to Mandalay prison in Burma for six years. He was released in 1914 and was greeted as a hero by the Indian people.

Tilak's political and social ideas had a profound impact on the Indian independence movement and he continues to be revered as one of the most prominent and influential leaders of his time. He died on August 1, 1920, in Mumbai, India.