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.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Called to the bar at Inner Temple, London, in 1891.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa for over 20 years, fighting for the rights of Indian immigrants.
- Developed and employed Satyagraha (non-violent resistance) as a method of protest.
- Led the Indian National Congress in the fight for independence from British rule.
- Organized several major campaigns, including the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) and the Salt Satyagraha (1930).
- Played a pivotal role in India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Writings and speeches collected in numerous volumes.
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Legacy and Impact
- Considered the "Father of the Nation" in India.
- His philosophy of non-violent resistance has inspired civil rights movements and leaders worldwide, including Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.
- His principles of simple living, self-sufficiency, and social justice continue to resonate globally.