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 Modh Bania family.
- Studied law at the Inner Temple, London.
- Admitted to the English Bar and subsequently enrolled in the High Court of Bombay.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa for over 20 years, advocating for the rights of Indian immigrants.
- Developed the philosophy of Satyagraha, a non-violent resistance technique.
- 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)
- Writings compiled in The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi (100 volumes)
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi is globally recognized as a symbol of non-violent resistance and a champion of human rights. His philosophy of Satyagraha influenced numerous civil rights movements worldwide. Works analyzing his life and contributions continue to be published, including, for instance, Sylvania Henriques' biography of Mahatma Gandhi, which provides a detailed account of his life and impact.