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
- Studied law at Inner Temple, London.
- Returned to India in 1891 but struggled to establish a successful law practice.
- Moved to South Africa in 1893 to work for an Indian firm.
Career and Major Achievements
- Developed and employed Satyagraha, a philosophy of non-violent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized numerous protests, including the Salt March (1930) and the Quit India Movement (1942).
- Negotiated the end of British rule with the British government, leading to India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Numerous articles and editorials in Young India and Harijan.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi, remains a globally recognized figure for his philosophy of non-violent resistance (Satyagraha). His leadership in the Indian independence movement paved the way for India's freedom and inspired civil rights movements worldwide. This very short biography of Gandhi highlights the critical aspects of his life and work.