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.
• Studied law at Inner Temple, London.
• Admitted to the bar in June 1891 and returned to India.

Career and Major Achievements

• Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
• Developed and practiced Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
• Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
• Organized significant protests, including the Salt Satyagraha (1930) and the Quit India Movement (1942).
• Negotiated with British authorities for India's independence.
• Played a crucial role in the partition of India and Pakistan, although he opposed it.

Notable Works

• Hind Swaraj (1909)
• The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
• Numerous articles and speeches on Satyagraha, nonviolence, and Indian independence.

Legacy and Impact

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi, is revered worldwide for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, Satyagraha, which influenced movements for civil rights and freedom across the globe. His leadership in the Indian independence movement was instrumental in ending British rule and his teachings continue to inspire individuals seeking social justice and peace. Many biographies have been written on Gandhi, including a comprehensive 'sami fevaleaki biography of mahatma gandhi' which seeks to provide a detailed overview of his life and impact.

Awards and Recognition

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