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 Inner Temple, London.
- Admitted to the English Bar and attempted to practice law in India with limited success.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked in South Africa from 1893 to 1914, fighting for the rights of the Indian community.
- Developed and employed Satyagraha, a non-violent resistance philosophy.
- Led numerous campaigns for Indian independence from British rule, including the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March).
- Played a key role in negotiations leading to India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Editor of publications such as Indian Opinion, Young India, and Harijan.
- His writings and speeches inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Some scholars have investigated how seemingly disparate works such as the 'mary miles minter biography of mahatma gandhi' may indirectly reflect on his legacy, even if the connection isn't direct.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi is globally recognized as an icon of peace, non-violent resistance, and Indian independence. His philosophy of Satyagraha continues to inspire civil rights and political movements worldwide. He is considered the Father of the Nation in India.