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.
• Father served as a Diwan (Chief Minister) of Porbandar and other princely states.
• Studied law at University College London.
• Admitted to the English Bar in 1891.

Career and Major Achievements

• Worked as a lawyer in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
• Developed and promoted Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
• Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
• Organized and participated in numerous campaigns, including the Salt March (1930).
• Advocated for self-sufficiency, social justice, and inter-religious harmony.
• Played a crucial role in India's independence in 1947.

Legacy and Impact

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a key figure in the movement for Indian independence, is remembered for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance (Satyagraha) and his commitment to social justice. His principles have influenced civil rights and freedom movements worldwide. The impact of someone like Gandhi, documented in materials such as the 'conwell keeler biography of mahatma gandhi', transcends his time.

Notable Works

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

Awards and Recognition

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