The Home Rule League (All India Home Rule League)

The All India Home Rule League, founded in 1916 by Indian leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant, aimed to promote self-governance within the British Empire. Its goal was to achieve local control over Indian affairs, similar to the autonomous regions in Britain, without threatening British sovereignty. The League organized campaigns, meetings, and petitions to garner support for Indian political rights and independence gradually. It played a crucial role in mobilizing public opinion and laying the groundwork for future independence movements by emphasizing the need for increased political participation and self-rule.