Mahatma Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. Known as the "Father of the Nation," he pioneered Satyagraha (resistance through mass nonviolent civil disobedience).
Key Aspects of Mahatma Gandhi's Life:
Birth & Early Life: Born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Porbandar, Gujarat, India.
Education: Studied law in London, England.
South Africa: Spent 21 years (1893–1914) fighting racial discrimination against Indians.
Indian Freedom Movement: Led major campaigns including the Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India Movement.
Principles: Focused on non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), and self-reliance.
Death: Assassinated on 30 January 1948 in New Delhi.