Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, British India
- Died:
- January 30, 1948, New Delhi, Delhi, Dominion of India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Anti-colonial Nationalist, Political Ethicist
Early Life and Education
- Born into a Gujarati Hindu Modh Bania family.
- Educated at Alfred High School in Rajkot.
- Studied law at the Inner Temple in London, qualifying as a barrister in 1891.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in India and South Africa.
- Developed the philosophy of Satyagraha, a non-violent resistance movement.
- Led the Indian National Congress and the Indian independence movement.
- Organized numerous campaigns of non-violent civil disobedience against British rule.
- Played a pivotal role in India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Writings and speeches on Satyagraha, Swaraj, and social reform.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance has influenced civil rights and freedom movements across the world. His advocacy for social justice, equality, and self-reliance continues to inspire generations. The impact of his life and teachings is still widely discussed, even in works such as a hypothetical 'kaja sundsten biography of mahatma'.