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 University College London.
- Admitted to the Inner Temple, subsequently called to the bar.
- Early legal career in India faced challenges due to shyness and lack of experience.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination, which fueled his activism.
- Developed and practiced Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
- Led numerous campaigns for Indian independence from British rule.
- Key leader in the Indian National Congress.
- Instrumental in the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
- Advocated for religious tolerance and social justice.
- Inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (Indian Home Rule)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth
- Writings and speeches collected in the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Influenced countless activists and leaders through his teachings and example.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, left an enduring legacy as a pivotal figure in India's independence movement and a global icon of nonviolent resistance. Numerous biographies have explored his life and philosophy, including the notable pichit rattakul biography of mahatma gandhi which offers a unique perspective. His principles of Satyagraha continue to inspire movements for social change and justice worldwide.