Encyclopaedia on Tilak Volume-1

Bal Gangadhar Tilak's contribution to modern India stands on par with that of Mahatma Gandhi's. His role in Congress and advocating Home Rule for India was enormous. Hundreds of schools in India were result of his vision. Actually he set up the platform for Gandhiji's leadership. Tilak was immensely popular through writing and through social work. His idea of national festivals took shape in Shivaji Utsav and Ganesh Utsav which were instrumental in bringing people together culturally - irrespective of their caste and creed. Studying life and works of great men enables the reader to know the circumstances, need and qualities that shaped the life of these men to attain the status of being great. As such, such a study proves a great source of inspiration for the present as well as upcoming generations. Towards this aim the present books bring to the fore complete life history, concepts, views, achievements and improvements that this great son of India has provided to Indians in particular and humanity in general. The chapters have been complied in a systematic way giving details of significant events of his life. This set of books would be useful for social scientists, teachers, parliamentarians, statesmen, researchers and students in India and abroad.