Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, 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.
- Returned to India in 1891 after being called to the bar.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked as a lawyer in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
- Developed and implemented Satyagraha, a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized significant campaigns, including the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March), and the Quit India Movement.
- Played a crucial role in India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- My Experiments with Truth (An Autobiography)
- Numerous articles published in Young India and Harijan.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, revered as Mahatma Gandhi, left an indelible mark on the 20th century and beyond. His philosophy of Satyagraha influenced civil rights and freedom movements worldwide. As explored in andile nkuhlu biography of mahatma gandhi, his commitment to nonviolent resistance and social justice continues to inspire activists and leaders globally.