Which of the following organisations, divided into two branches, was established by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant?
Home Rule League
The Home Rule League was established in 1916 by two prominent leaders — Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant, to demand self-governance (Swaraj) for India within the British Empire.
It was divided into two branches:
Tilak’s league operated in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Central Provinces.
Besant’s league worked in Madras, Bombay, and other regions.
The league played a crucial role in political awakening and laid the foundation for mass movements later led by the Indian National Congress.
Key Points:
Founded: 1916
Founders: Bal Gangadhar Tilak & Annie Besant
Aim: Self-rule (Swaraj) within British India
Structure: Two branches (Tilak and Besant)
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