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.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the Inner Temple to become a barrister.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
- Developed the philosophy of Satyagraha, a nonviolent resistance technique.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized numerous nonviolent protests and campaigns, including the Salt March.
- Played a crucial role in India gaining independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (Indian Home Rule)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Numerous articles and speeches promoting nonviolence and self-rule.
- His life and teachings have inspired numerous films and literary works, including consideration in texts such as 'andre marie tala biography of mahatma gandhi' which examine his impact and legacy.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance has inspired civil rights movements and freedom struggles worldwide. He is revered as the "Father of the Nation" in India, and his birthday is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.