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 Modh Bania family in Porbandar.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the Inner Temple to become a barrister.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
- Developed Satyagraha, a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized numerous nonviolent protests, including the Salt March (1930).
- Advocated for social justice, including the abolition of untouchability.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- My Experiments with Truth (An Autobiography, 1927)
- Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi (Published by the Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India)
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance has inspired civil rights movements and political activists worldwide. His commitment to social justice and Indian independence continues to resonate globally. Many biographical works exist regarding Gandhi, including one that could have been called "cobus rossouw biography of mahatma gandhi".