Look Inside

Builders of Modern India: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak

FREE Delivery
Express Shipping
$15
$20
(25% off)
Express Shipping: Guaranteed Dispatch in 24 hours
Quantity
Delivery Ships in 1-3 days
Item Code: HAE312
Author: N.G. Jog
Publisher: Publication Division, Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting
Language: English
Edition: 2018
ISBN: 9788123029368
Pages: 198
Cover: PAPERBACK
Other Details 8.5x5.5 inch
Weight 318 gm
Fully insured
Fully insured
Shipped to 153 countries
Shipped to 153 countries
More than 1M+ customers worldwide
More than 1M+ customers worldwide
100% Made in India
100% Made in India
23 years in business
23 years in business
Book Description
About The Book

The objective of the series is to record, for the present and future generations, the story of the struggles and achievements of the eminent sons and daughters of India who were instrumental in our national renaissance and the attainment of independence. Except in a few cases, such authoritative biographies are not available.

The series is planned as handy volumes written by knowledgeable people, giving a brief account, in simple words, of the life, time and activities of these eminent leaders. The volumes do not intend either to be comprehensive studies or to replace the more elaborate biographies.

About the Author

Born a year before the First War of Independence, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak died 27 years before India became free. His life thus spans the major part of our struggle for freedom. Tilak made his countrymen conscious of their slavery and created in them the urge for freedom. He was described by Sir Valentine Chirol, Special Correspondent of the Times, London as "the father of Indian unrest". But Tilak did much more than that. He made it vocal; he gave it shape; he directed it into constructive channels.

Tilak did not merely coin the slogan Swarajya is my birthright and I will have it. He blazed the trail for it through life-long struggle and sacrifice, persecution and imprisonment, dynamic and multifarious activities. N.G. Jog, the author has lucidly compressed and compiled a personality without sacrificing any detail.

Introduction

Justice is proverbially blind and day or night should make little difference to it. But the scene in the cavernous nous Gothic Structure of the Bombay High Court on the night of July 22, 1908, seemed to bode ill for justice. Indian courts do not normally function at night. When, therefore, the Judge told the Advocate-General that afternoon that he would sit as late as necessary to finish the case against the accused charged on three counts of sedition, he as good as indicated what the outcome of the case was going to be Gloomy premonition hung in the air as the Judge finished his summing-up to the jury. It was unmistakably slanted against the accused despite the customary direction to give the benefit of doubt if any to him. The Jury, composed of seven Europeans and two Indians, returned at 9.20 p.m. after eighty minutes' deliberation. In pindrop silence the foreman announced the majority verdict of guilty-seven to two. The Judge readily agreed with it and asked the accused if he had anything to say before the sentence was pronounced.

Looking serene and composed despite the ordeal of his month-long trial, the accused rose in the dock and without a moment's hesitation said in a firm tone:

"All I wish to say is that, in spite of the verdict of the jury, I maintain that I am innocent. There are higher powers that rule the destiny of men and nations, and it may be the will of Providence that the cause I represent may prosper more by my suffering than by my remaining free."

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q. What locations do you deliver to ?
    A. Exotic India delivers orders to all countries having diplomatic relations with India.
  • Q. Do you offer free shipping ?
    A. Exotic India offers free shipping on all orders of value of $30 USD or more.
  • Q. Can I return the book?
    A. All returns must be postmarked within seven (7) days of the delivery date. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more please view our return policy
  • Q. Do you offer express shipping ?
    A. Yes, we do have a chargeable express shipping facility available. You can select express shipping while checking out on the website.
  • Q. I accidentally entered wrong delivery address, can I change the address ?
    A. Delivery addresses can only be changed only incase the order has not been shipped yet. Incase of an address change, you can reach us at [email protected]
  • Q. How do I track my order ?
    A. You can track your orders simply entering your order number through here or through your past orders if you are signed in on the website.
  • Q. How can I cancel an order ?
    A. An order can only be cancelled if it has not been shipped. To cancel an order, kindly reach out to us through [email protected].
Add a review
Have A Question

For privacy concerns, please view our Privacy Policy

Book Categories