Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Gujarat, 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 the Inner Temple, London.
- Admitted to the English Bar and attempted to establish a legal practice in India, with limited success.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
- Developed and employed Satyagraha, a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule through nonviolent civil disobedience.
- Key figure in the Indian National Congress.
- Organized and led numerous campaigns, including the Salt Satyagraha (1930) and the Quit India Movement (1942).
- Advocated for religious tolerance, social justice, and economic self-sufficiency.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Writings collected in The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Numerous articles and speeches advocating for Indian independence and social reform.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi, is globally recognized as a preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement and a pioneer of nonviolent resistance. His philosophy of Satyagraha significantly influenced movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
| Recognition | Description |
|---|---|
| Time Magazine's Person of the Year | 1930 |
| Numerous statues and memorials worldwide | Honoring his contribution to peace and nonviolence. |
| Scholarly Works | The analysis of Gandhi's life and philosophy is extensive, with works such as the 'maddalena lombardini sirmen biography of mahatma gandhi' contributing to the understanding of his impact. |