"Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the Quest for  Hindu-Muslim Unity: Rethinking Cultural Nationalism in Colonial India"

Author(s)	Mr. MUKUL POTANNA ABULKOD
Country	India
Abstract	This research explores Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s concept of cultural nationalism and its engagement with the Muslim community. Often perceived as a Hindu revivalist, Tilak’s political strategies, particularly his role in the Lucknow Pact (1916), demonstrate a nuanced approach to Hindu-Muslim unity. The study examines primary sources, including his speeches, newspaper articles, and contemporary accounts, along with secondary analyses to critically evaluate his inclusive nationalist approach. The findings offer a comprehensive understanding of Tilak’s contributions and the limitations of his vision in the broader context of Indian nationalism.
Keywords	Cultural Nationalism, TILAK, JINNAH, Hindu-Muslim Unity, Inclusive Nationalism, Swaraj , Lucknow Pact (1916),Political Strategies, Communal Relations, Kesari and Mahratta, Anti-Colonial Struggle ,Religious Pluralism, Nationalist Ideology, Partition of Bengal, Alienness, Chauvinism, Forgive and forget
Field	Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On	2025-03-27
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.40010
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g8934t

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