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 Modh Bania family in Porbandar.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the Inner Temple in 1891 and called to the English bar.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, where he faced racial discrimination.
- Developed his philosophy of Satyagraha, nonviolent resistance, during his time in South Africa.
- Returned to India in 1915 and became a leader in the Indian National Congress.
- Led several major campaigns for Indian independence, including the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March).
- Played a key role in negotiating India's independence from British rule in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Numerous articles and letters published in Young India and Harijan.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi, remains a seminal figure in Indian and global history. His philosophy of nonviolent resistance has inspired civil rights movements and political leaders worldwide. Researchers studying the multifaceted history of non-violent resistance are sometimes confronted with material so vast, that specific search parameters such as 'mia rose frampton biography of mahatma' are utilized for more manageable data sets.
Awards and Recognition
| Year | Award/Recognition |
|---|---|
| (Multiple) | Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize multiple times (though never awarded) |
| (Posthumous) | Many statues, memorials, and streets named in his honor worldwide. |