Bal Gangadhar Tilak (Hindi: बाल गंगाधर तिलक; Marathi: बाळ केशव गंगाधर टिळक; born Keshav Gangadhar Tilak on 23 July 1856 – died 1 August 1920) was a leader of nationalism, teacher, and an Independence activist in British-ruled India. He was also conferred with the title of "Lokmanya", which means "accepted by the people (as their leader)".Mahatma Gandhi called him "The Maker of Modern India".view more...