Leading the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule through nonviolent resistance, inspiring civil rights and freedom movements worldwide

Key Dates

Born Date: October 2, 1869
Born Place: Porbandar, Gujarat, India
Death Date: January 30, 1948
Death Place: Birla House, New Delhi, India

Career

Current occupation: No information (at the time of his death, he was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement)
Past occupations: Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, political ethicist
Previous Place of Work: South Africa (represented an Indian merchant in a lawsuit), India (led various movements and campaigns)

Achievements and Recognition

Awards: No specific awards mentioned, but widely recognized for his leadership in the Indian independence movement and his philosophy of nonviolent resistance

Education

Studied law at the Inner Temple in London, attended University College, London

Skills

No specific skills mentioned, but known for his leadership, advocacy, and strategic use of nonviolent resistance

Languages

Languages Spoken: No specific languages mentioned beyond his native language and English

Appearance and Personal Traits

Identifying Marks: Adopted the short dhoti woven with hand-spun yarn as a mark of identification with India's rural poor

Personality

Temper: Known for his calm and nonviolent demeanor
Life Philosophy: Emphasized nonviolence (ahimsa), truth (satya), and self-discipline

Famous Quotes

No specific quotes provided here, but he is known for many influential quotes on nonviolence and social justice

Lifestyle

Current Diet: Simple food
Past Diets: No specific information

Residence and Financial Status

Residence: Lived in various places including South Africa and India, notably in self-sufficient residential communities

Relationships

Past Marriages: Married Kasturba Kapadia in 1882 at the age of 13
Current Marriage: Remained married to Kasturba Kapadia until his death

Family

Children: Had four sons: Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, and Devdas
Parents: Father: Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi, Mother: Putlibai Gandhi (née Makanji Kapadia)
Siblings: No specific information

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Return to India and Nationalist Movement

Later Life and Assassination

Relationship with Kasturbai Gandhi

Social and Economic Reforms

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10 February, 1949

The court passed its final order on the assassination case, sentencing Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte to death.

27 May, 1948

The trial of Gandhi's assassins began.

30 January, 1948

Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse at an interfaith prayer meeting in Delhi.

12 January, 1948

Gandhi began a hunger strike in Delhi to stop the religious violence.

15 August, 1947

India gained independence, but the British Indian Empire was partitioned into India and Pakistan, leading to widespread religious violence.

6 May, 1944

Gandhi was released from prison due to his failing health and necessary surgery.

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Mahatma Gandhi

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