Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Gujarat, 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 University College London.
- Admitted to the English Bar and subsequently returned to India.
Career and Major Achievements
- Led nonviolent resistance movements against British rule in India.
- Pioneered and practiced Satyagraha, resistance through mass nonviolent civil disobedience.
- Instrumental in India's independence movement.
- Addressed discrimination faced by Indian immigrants in South Africa.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Numerous letters, articles, and speeches advocating for independence and social justice.
Legacy and Impact
Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance, Satyagraha, influenced movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. His advocacy for peace, equality, and social justice continues to inspire individuals and organizations globally. Research into the various interpretations of his life and work, for instance something like the rose ann scamardella biography of mahatma, contributes to understanding his complex legacy.