kesari and maratha
Bal Gangadhar Tilak started newspapers like Kesari (in Marathi) and The Maratha (in English) to promote nationalist ideas and fight for Indian independence from British rule. These newspapers played a significant role in shaping public opinion and mobilizing the masses during the freedom struggle in India.
Kesari newspaper was founded by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1881. He was a prominent Indian nationalist leader and social reformer.
It was written by Bal Gangadar Tilak, a famous freedom fighter of India.
Bal Gangdhar Tilak
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Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak started the Ganpati festival
Bal Gangadhar Tilak went by Lokmanya Tilak.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak started celebrations of festivals like the ganesha festival and Shivaji festval to instil and inspire independence for the country.He edited the weekly newspaper kesari and made bitter attacks on the british government.
Sudharak newspaper was started by Justice Ranade and supported by Gopal Ganesh Agarkar in 1877. It was an influential publication in Maharashtra that focused on social reform and promoting education.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak died on August 1, 1920 at the age of 64.
"Freedom is your birthright and you shall have it." -Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak died on August 1, 1920 at the age of 64.
The newspaper started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak was called "Kesari." It was founded in 1881 in Pune, India and played a crucial role in promoting nationalistic ideas and advocating for the freedom struggle against British colonial rule. Tilak was given the title "Lokmanya," meaning "accepted by the people," in recognition of his influential role in the movement.