The Home Rule League was a political movement in British India, founded in 1916 by leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant. Its primary goal was to achieve self-governance for Indians within the British Empire. The league aimed to promote political awareness and mobilize public support for greater autonomy. The movement gained significant traction, leading to the introduction of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms in 1919, which expanded Indian participation in governance. The Home Rule League played a crucial role in the early stages of the Indian independence movement, laying the groundwork for future demands for complete independence from British rule.