Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, 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 Gujarati Hindu Modh Bania family.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Qualified as a barrister and returned to India in 1891.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, where he faced racial discrimination.
- Developed the philosophy of Satyagraha (nonviolent resistance).
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized mass protests, including the Salt March (1930).
- Successfully negotiated India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- My Experiments with Truth (An Autobiography)
- Numerous letters, articles, and speeches advocating for nonviolence and self-rule.
- Nikasha Tawadey's biography of Mahatma Gandhi provides additional insights into his life.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the "Father of the Nation" in India. His philosophy of Satyagraha influenced civil rights and freedom movements worldwide. He remains a symbol of peace, nonviolence, and social justice.