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 Modh Bania family.
• Studied law at University College London.
• Admitted to the Inner Temple, called to the Bar in 1891.

Career and Major Achievements

• Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
• Developed the philosophy and practice of Satyagraha (non-violent resistance).
• Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
• Organized and participated in numerous non-violent protests and civil disobedience campaigns, including the Salt March.
• Played a crucial role in India's independence in 1947.

Notable Works

• Hind Swaraj (1909)
• My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
• Writings and speeches on Satyagraha, non-violence, and self-sufficiency.
• Editor of the newspapers Indian Opinion, Young India, and Harijan.

Legacy and Impact

Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance influenced movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He is revered in India as the Father of the Nation. The study of his life, such as in 'mfon akpan biography of mahatma' and similar works, continues to inspire activists and leaders.

Awards and Recognition

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