Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, 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 Gujarati Hindu Modh Bania family.
- Educated in Porbandar and Rajkot, India.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the Inner Temple in 1891 and called to the English bar.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in Bombay (Mumbai) and Rajkot.
- Moved to South Africa in 1893 and worked as a lawyer.
- Developed and practiced Satyagraha, a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized various nonviolent protests, including the Salt Satyagraha (1930) and the Quit India Movement (1942).
- Negotiated with British authorities for Indian independence.
- Played a crucial role in the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- My Experiments with Truth (An Autobiography)
- Writings on Satyagraha and nonviolent resistance.
- Numerous articles and speeches advocating for Indian independence and social reform.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, revered as Mahatma Gandhi, is globally recognized as a pivotal figure in the 20th century. His philosophy of Satyagraha influenced civil rights movements and freedom struggles worldwide. Scholarly works, including sadanobu hasegawa biography of mahatma gandhi, explore the complexities of his life and impact.