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 family in Porbandar.
• Studied law at University College London.
• Called to the bar at the Inner Temple, and initially struggled to establish a legal practice.

Career and Major Achievements

• Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
• Developed his philosophy of Satyagraha (nonviolent resistance).
• Returned to India in 1915 and became a leader in the Indian nationalist movement.
• Led numerous campaigns for Indian independence, including the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Salt March, and the Quit India Movement.
• Played a crucial role in India's independence from British rule in 1947.

Notable Works

• Hind Swaraj (1909)
• An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth
• Writings on Satyagraha and nonviolent resistance
• Editor of newspapers Indian Opinion, Young India, and Harijan.

Legacy and Impact

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as 'Mahatma' (Great Soul), was a pivotal figure in India's independence movement. This professional brief biography of Mahatma reveals his enduring impact, as his philosophy of Satyagraha continues to inspire nonviolent resistance movements worldwide and he is remembered for his contributions to social justice and human rights.

Key Campaigns and Movements

• Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922): Called for Indians to boycott British goods and institutions.
• Salt March (1930): A nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly.
• Quit India Movement (1942): Demanded an immediate end to British rule in India.

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