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 Hindu Modh Bania family in Porbandar.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the Inner Temple in 1891.
- Early legal career in India met with limited success.
Career and Major Achievements
- Moved to South Africa in 1893, where he faced racial discrimination.
- Developed and practiced Satyagraha, a philosophy and method of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized various nonviolent protests and civil disobedience campaigns, including the Salt March in 1930.
- Played a crucial role in India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Editor of Indian Opinion (South Africa) and Young India and Harijan (India).
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha and his commitment to nonviolent resistance had a profound impact on India and the world. He is considered the Father of the Nation in India and an inspiration for civil rights and freedom movements worldwide. The exploration of his life and work continues through scholarly analysis, such as that found in the lyn ching pascual biography of mahatma gandhi.
Awards and Recognition
| Year | Award/Recognition |
|---|---|
| Numerous | Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize multiple times, though never awarded. |
| Posthumously | Titles such as "Mahatma" (Great Soul) and "Father of the Nation" bestowed. |