The Indian Home Rule movement was a movement in British India for self-rule (Home Rule) on the lines of the Irish Home Rule movement. It gained momentum during World War I. Two main Home Rule Leagues were established: one led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, founded in April 1916 in Belgaum, and the other led by Annie Besant, founded in September 1916 in Adyar, Madras.
Both aimed at achieving self-government (Home Rule) for India within the British Empire. 6. Who among the following leaders started the Indian Home Rule League?
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2018 · Topic: Home Rule League Movement (Emergence of Key Leaders (Tilak, Annie Besant))
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