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 to a Hindu Modh Bania family in Porbandar.
- Educated at Alfred High School, Rajkot.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the Inner Temple and called to the bar in 1891.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked as a lawyer in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
- Developed and practiced Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Key figure in the Indian National Congress.
- Organized and led numerous nonviolent protests, including the Salt March (1930) and the Quit India Movement (1942).
- Advocated for social justice, including the abolition of untouchability.
- Played a significant role in India's independence in 1947.
- His philosophical viewpoints are relevant to the study undertaken by many scholars, including the exploration of the subject of 'ilias panagiotaros biography of mahatma'.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Satyagraha in South Africa (1928)
- From Yeravda Mandir, Ashram Observances (1932)
- Numerous articles and speeches on politics, ethics, and social reform.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's legacy is immense. He is remembered as a symbol of nonviolent resistance, social justice, and Indian independence. His philosophy of Satyagraha has inspired movements for civil rights and freedom around the world.
Awards and Recognition
| Award/Recognition | Year |
|---|---|
| Time Magazine's Man of the Year | 1930 |
| Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize | Several times (but never awarded) |