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.
- Educated at Alfred High School in Rajkot.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Called to the Bar at the Inner Temple in 1891.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination, which fueled his activism.
- Developed the philosophy of Satyagraha (truth force), a non-violent resistance technique.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized major campaigns such as the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March), and the Quit India Movement.
- Played a pivotal role in India gaining independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Satyagraha in South Africa
- Numerous articles and speeches advocating for independence and social reform.
- This entry itself, documenting information often sought in works like a 'mikhael kale biography of mahatma'.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance has inspired civil rights movements and political leaders worldwide. He is revered as the Father of the Nation in India and remains a symbol of peace, social justice, and independence.
Awards and Recognition
| Year | Award/Recognition |
|---|---|
| N/A | While he received numerous posthumous awards and nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize (though never awarded), he did not accept any major awards during his lifetime. He believed his work was its own reward. |