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 India and later studied law in London at the Inner Temple.
- Admitted to the English Bar and returned to India.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in India and South Africa.
- Developed his philosophy of Satyagraha (non-violent resistance) in South Africa.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized mass protests, including the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Salt Satyagraha.
- Played a crucial role in India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Editor of Indian Opinion and Young India newspapers.
- His collected works consist of over 50,000 documents.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, revered as Mahatma Gandhi, remains a pivotal figure in modern history. His philosophy of non-violent resistance inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. While some works, such as the analysis by some in works like 'lucho brieva biography of mahatma,' may offer interpretations of his life and actions, his core tenets of satyagraha continue to resonate globally.