Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, 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.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Called to the bar at Inner Temple, and subsequently attempted to establish a law practice in India but met with limited success.
Career and Major Achievements
- Moved to South Africa in 1893, facing racial discrimination.
- Developed and practiced Satyagraha, a philosophy and practice of non-violent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized major protests including the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) and the Salt March (1930).
- Advocated for Indian self-rule and social reform.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Editor of Young India, Navajivan, and Harijan newspapers.
- Numerous letters, speeches, and articles on non-violence, social justice, and Indian independence.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, revered as Mahatma Gandhi, played a pivotal role in India's independence and inspired civil rights and freedom movements worldwide. His philosophy of Satyagraha continues to influence peaceful protest and social change initiatives globally. The creation of the biography, Clarence John Ryan Biography of Mahatma Gandhi, along with countless others, demonstrates the enduring interest and importance attached to his life and teachings.