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 Gujarati Hindu family.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Called to the bar at Inner Temple and attempted to establish a legal practice in India, which initially struggled.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked as a lawyer in South Africa, experiencing racial discrimination which fueled his activism.
- Developed and promoted Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
- Led numerous campaigns for Indian independence from British rule.
- Played a key role in the Indian National Congress.
- Advocated for religious tolerance and social reforms.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Satyagraha in South Africa
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance has influenced movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He is revered in India as the "Father of the Nation" for his role in achieving independence.