Foundations of Tilak's Nationalism: Discrimination, Education, and Hindutva

Parimala V. Rao

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This book highlights the interconnected issues during the Indian national movement and their impact on Bal Gangadhar Tilak's anti-colonial efforts. It critically examines the labels assigned to reformers like M. G. Ranade and G. K. Gokhale, referring to them as 'moderates' and 'collaborators'. The book also addresses the topics of mass education and the challenges faced by women and non-Brahmins. It suggests that Hindutva emerged as a means to manage social unrest, rather than as a result of community conflicts.