Lion of Karnataka,[1][2][3] Khadi Bhageeratha of Karnataka[2]
Known for
Indian Independence Movement
Gangadharrao Balkrishna Deshpande (31 March 1871 – 30 July 1960) also known as Lion of Karnataka, Khadi Bhageeratha of Karnataka,[2] was an Indian activist who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule from Belgaum. He was the right-hand man of both Lokamanya Tilak and Mahatma Gandhi in succession.[1]
Deshpande considered Lokamanya Tilak as his Guru.[4] Deshpande served as Chairman of Karnataka branch of All-India Spinners' Association, and the All India Village Industries Association for some years. Deshpande was largely responsible for the installation of Premier of Bombay, B. G. Kher.[1]
^ abcdDr. R.S. Narayan (2017). Gangadhar Rao Deshpane. Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. p. 1. ISBN 9788123024424.
^ abcB N Pandith. "Spinning a revolution". Deccan Herald. Karnataka, India. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
^Raju Ustad Belagavi. "Finally wait for Lion of Karnataka Memorial is over (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಿಂಹನ ಸ್ಮಾರಕಕ್ಕೆ ಕೂಡಿಬಂತು ಕಾಲ)". Vijay Karnataka. Karnataka, India. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
^A.K. Bhagwat & G.P. Pradhan (2015). Lokmanya Tilak – A Biography. Jaico Publishing House. ISBN 9788179928462.
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