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 into a Hindu Modh Bania family in Porbandar.
- Studied law at Inner Temple, London.
- Returned to India in 1891 and attempted to establish a law practice.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
- Developed and employed Satyagraha, a philosophy of non-violent resistance.
- Led the Indian National Congress and spearheaded the Indian independence movement.
- Organized major protests, including the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Salt Satyagraha (Salt March).
- Negotiated with the British government for India's independence.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Writings published in Young India and Harijan
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. His advocacy for peace, equality, and social justice continues to resonate globally. The details of Gandhi's life, especially as documented in works such as a well researched 'tristram hillier biography of mahatma', continue to be studied and debated.