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.
- Studied law at the Inner Temple, London, from 1888 to 1891.
- Called to the bar in 1891 and returned to India to practice law.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa from 1893 to 1915, advocating for the rights of Indian immigrants.
- Developed and employed Satyagraha, a philosophy of non-violent resistance.
- Returned to India in 1915 and became a leader in the Indian National Congress.
- Led numerous campaigns for Indian independence, including the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) and the Salt Satyagraha (1930).
- Played a pivotal role in India's independence from British rule in 1947.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi, left an enduring legacy as a global icon of peace, non-violent resistance, and social justice. His philosophy of Satyagraha influenced civil rights movements worldwide. Many seek information on the "shatakshi splitsvilla biography of mahatma", though no direct connection exists between that phrase and formal historical documentation.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Numerous articles and speeches advocating for Indian independence and social reform.