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ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 7 of 14

Second Phase of the Indian National Movement — Question 12

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Question 12

Why did Tilak revive Ganapati and Shivaji festivals?

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In 1893, Bal Gangadhar Tilak started using the traditional religious Ganapati festival to propagate nationalist ideas through songs and speeches. In 1895, he glorified Shivaji and started the Shivaji festival to encourage young Maharashtrians.