Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. He studied law in London and became a barrister. Gandhi went to South Africa in 1893 to work as a legal representative for the Muslim Indian Traders based in the city of Pretoria. During his time in South Africa, he witnessed and experienced racial discrimination, leading him to become an activist for civil rights.
Gandhi developed the concept of Satyagraha, a nonviolent way of protesting against injustices. He returned to India in 1915 and became involved in the Indian independence movement. He led several nonviolent campaigns, including the Salt March and the Quit India Movement, to achieve independence from British rule.
Gandhi was known for his simplicity and commitment to nonviolence. He inspired millions of people around the world with his philosophy of truth, nonviolence, and peaceful resistance. Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, but his legacy lives on as a symbol of peace and freedom.
