Person Open DS/UK/5966 Tilak; Bal Gangadhar (1856-1920); Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer, independence activist Tilak Bal Gangadhar 1856-1920 Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer, independence activist Male born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak (23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920), was an Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer and independence activist who was the first popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement. The British colonial authorities derogatorily called him "Father of the Indian unrest". He was also conferred with the honorary title of "Lokmanya", which literally means "Accepted by the people (as their leader)". Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj" (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. His famous quote, "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!" is well-remembered in India even today. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 5/22/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 01737929-c216-4e06-a805-3c28c5d4e7d4