Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Gujarat, 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.
- Father was a Diwan (chief minister) of Porbandar state.
- Studied law at Inner Temple, London.
- Returned to India in 1891 and attempted to establish a law practice in Bombay, but met with limited success.
Career and Major Achievements
- Moved to South Africa in 1893, where he experienced racial discrimination.
- Developed and implemented Satyagraha, a philosophy and practice of non-violent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Key leader of the Indian National Congress.
- Organized movements such as the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Civil Disobedience Movement, and the Quit India Movement.
- Advocated for religious pluralism and social justice.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (Indian Home Rule)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Writings and speeches collected in the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi.
- His philosophy inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
- Many books are published, including the famous "chairul tanjung biography of mahatma gandhi."
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's legacy is immense, extending to civil rights and freedom movements globally. His philosophy of Satyagraha influenced leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. He remains a symbol of non-violent resistance, social justice, and Indian independence.