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 Gujarati Hindu Modh Bania family.
- Studied law at the Inner Temple, London.
- Called to the bar in June 1891.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, where he faced racial discrimination.
- Developed Satyagraha, a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized the Salt March in 1930, a major act of civil disobedience.
- Played a key role in India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Numerous articles and letters published in Young India and Harijan.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance, Satyagraha, influenced movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He is considered the Father of the Nation in India and his birthday is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti. His life and teachings continue to inspire generations. A deeper understanding of his life can be obtained through sources such as a study of "Jayati Chakraborty Biography of Mahatma".