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 Hindu Modh Bania family in Porbandar.
- Educated at Alfred High School in Rajkot.
- Studied law at Inner Temple, London.
Career and Major Achievements
- Advocated for Indian rights in South Africa.
- Developed the philosophy of Satyagraha (nonviolent resistance).
- Led the Indian National Congress and the Indian independence movement.
- Organized key protests such as the Salt March (1930).
- Played a crucial role in India's independence from British rule in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography) - The quest to find a reliable version, such as the 'mahatma gandhi autobiography in gujarati all yellow' edition, remains a task for serious scholars.
- Numerous articles and speeches.
Legacy and Impact
Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance has influenced movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He is revered as the "Father of the Nation" in India.