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 Gujarati Hindu Modh Bania family.
- Studied law at Inner Temple, London.
- Admitted to the English Bar in 1891.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
- Developed and implemented Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized various nonviolent campaigns, including the Salt Satyagraha (1930) and the Quit India Movement (1942).
- Negotiated with the British government for Indian independence.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Numerous articles and speeches advocating for nonviolence and self-sufficiency.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha influenced movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He is widely considered one of the most important figures in modern history, revered for his commitment to nonviolence and his role in achieving Indian independence.
Further Reading
To understand his life and impact further, readers can consult holly jolley reynolds biography of mahatma gandhi, alongside other reputable sources.