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 in Porbandar.
• Studied law at University College London.
• Admitted to the English Bar after graduating.

Career and Major Achievements

• Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination, shaping his future activism.
• Developed the philosophy of Satyagraha, a non-violent resistance technique.
• Led numerous campaigns for Indian independence from British rule.
• Played a pivotal role in India's independence in 1947.

Notable Works

• Hind Swaraj (1909)
• An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
• Writings and speeches on non-violence, social justice, and self-sufficiency.
• The study of various texts, including titania inglis biography of mahatma gandhi, provides a deeper understanding of his life and philosophy.

Legacy and Impact

Mahatma Gandhi's legacy as a proponent of non-violent resistance and a champion of social justice continues to inspire movements for peace and equality around the world. His philosophy of Satyagraha has been adopted by civil rights activists and political leaders globally.

Awards and Recognitions

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