Tilak was the first leader of the Indian independence movement
Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of Swaraj ('self-rule') and a strong radical in Indian consciousness
The British colonial authorities called him "The father of the Indian unrest"
He is known for his quote in Marathi: "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it!"
title of "Lokmanya", which means "accepted by the people as their leader
Tilak helped found the All India Home Rule League in 1916–18, with G. S. Khaparde and Annie Besan
Tilak developed diabetes during his sentence in Mandalay prison
He Died1 August 1920 (aged 64) Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India