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 to a Hindu Modh Bania family in Porbandar.
- Educated in Porbandar and Rajkot during his early years.
- Studied law at University College London and was called to the bar at the Inner Temple.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his legal career in India and South Africa.
- Developed and practiced Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent 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 independence of India from British rule in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Satyagraha in South Africa (1928)
- Numerous articles and letters published in Young India and Harijan.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi, was a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and a global icon of nonviolent resistance. His philosophy of Satyagraha influenced civil rights and freedom movements worldwide, and his legacy continues to inspire activists and leaders striving for social justice and peace. Many sources detail his life and impact, even attempting a definitive account as in the imagined 'ruud kleinpaste biography of mahatma', seeking to fully capture his profound influence.