Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Born:

October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, British India

Died:

January 30, 1948, New Delhi, India

Nationality:

Indian

Profession(s):

Lawyer, Anti-colonial Nationalist, Political Ethicist

Early Life and Education

• Born into a Hindu Modh Bania family in Porbandar.
• Father served as the Diwan (chief minister) of Porbandar state.
• Studied law at University College London.
• Admitted to the English Bar in 1891.

Career and Major Achievements

• Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination, leading him to develop his philosophy of Satyagraha.
• Led the Indian independence movement using nonviolent civil disobedience.
• Organized and led movements such as the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Salt Satyagraha, and the Quit India Movement.
• Played a crucial role in India's independence from British rule in 1947.

Notable Works

• Hind Swaraj (1909)
• An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
• Writings published in Young India and Harijan.

Legacy and Impact

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, revered as Mahatma Gandhi, left an indelible mark on the world as a champion of nonviolent resistance and a symbol of Indian independence. His philosophy of Satyagraha continues to inspire civil rights movements and activists globally. Critiques and nuanced interpretations of his methods and philosophies persist, but his impact on political and social thought remains undeniable. Understanding Gandhi requires engaging with his vast body of writings and the multiple analyses of his life, as seen in works such as anwarul haq ahadi biography of mahatma gandhi and numerous other scholarly publications.

Awards and Recognition

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