Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was a revered leader in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule
Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was a revered leader in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule
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He was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal town in Gujarat, India.
He was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal town in Gujarat, India.
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Gandhi is fondly referred to as the "Father of the Nation" in India for his pivotal role in achieving independence through non-violent civil disobedience.
Gandhi is fondly referred to as the "Father of the Nation" in India for his pivotal role in achieving independence through non-violent civil disobedience.
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He studied law in England and later practiced law in South Africa, where he began his journey as a social and political activist.
He studied law in England and later practiced law in South Africa, where he began his journey as a social and political activist.
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Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence, called "Satyagraha," became the cornerstone of his leadership and inspired movements for justice and freedom worldwide.
Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence, called "Satyagraha," became the cornerstone of his leadership and inspired movements for justice and freedom worldwide.
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The iconic image of Gandhi shows him wearing a simple white dhoti and shawl, emphasizing his commitment to simplicity and frugality.
The iconic image of Gandhi shows him wearing a simple white dhoti and shawl, emphasizing his commitment to simplicity and frugality.
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He led numerous movements, including the Salt March in 1930, where he and his followers protested the British monopoly on salt production by making salt from the sea.
He led numerous movements, including the Salt March in 1930, where he and his followers protested the British monopoly on salt production by making salt from the sea.
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Gandhi's hunger strikes and fasting were powerful tools of protest and played a significant role in gaining attention to the Indian independence movement.
Gandhi's hunger strikes and fasting were powerful tools of protest and played a significant role in gaining attention to the Indian independence movement.
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He was a champion of social justice and worked tirelessly to eradicate untouchability, promote Hindu-Muslim unity, and uplift the downtrodden.
He was a champion of social justice and worked tirelessly to eradicate untouchability, promote Hindu-Muslim unity, and uplift the downtrodden.
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Tragically, Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist who disagreed with his ideology.
Tragically, Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist who disagreed with his ideology.
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Mahatma Gandhi's legacy continues to inspire people worldwide, and his birthday, October 2nd, is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India dedicated to his memory and his principles of truth, non-violence, and peace.
Mahatma Gandhi's legacy continues to inspire people worldwide, and his birthday, October 2nd, is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India dedicated to his memory and his principles of truth, non-violence, and peace.