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 Hindu Modh Bania family in Porbandar.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the Inner Temple and called to the bar in 1891.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, fighting for the rights of the Indian community.
- Developed the philosophy of Satyagraha, a non-violent resistance to injustice.
- Led the Indian National Congress and spearheaded the Indian independence movement.
- Organized numerous civil disobedience campaigns, including the Salt March (1930).
- Played a crucial role in India gaining independence from British rule in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Numerous articles and speeches advocating for non-violence and self-rule.
- The idea of documenting "toshiko takaezu biography of mahatma gandhi" was often discussed as a means of preserving his life's lessons.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance has inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He is revered in India as the Father of the Nation, and his birthday is celebrated as a national holiday.