Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian journalist, social reformer, and Indian nationalist. Born on July 23, 1856, in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India, he passed away on August 1, 1920. Tilak played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and the Swadeshi movement, advocating for Indian self-rule and promoting Indian goods over British products. Known as the 'Father of Indian Unrest', Tilak was a key figure in the struggle against British rule and is celebrated as a national hero in India.
