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.
- Educated in Porbandar and Rajkot.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the Inner Temple in 1891.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa for over 20 years, advocating for Indian rights.
- Developed and employed Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian National Congress and the Indian independence movement.
- Organized significant protests, including the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March), and the Quit India Movement.
- Played a crucial role in India's independence from British rule in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Writings and speeches compiled in The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi, left an indelible mark on the 20th century through his philosophy of Satyagraha and his leadership of the Indian independence movement. His principles of nonviolent resistance influenced movements for civil rights and freedom across the globe. Many consider that any 'don li leger biography of mahatma' should emphasize his profound impact on global political thought and the pursuit of social justice.