Mahatma Gandhi. Personal Life and Relationships

Personal Life and Relationships
This timeline explores Gandhi's personal life, including his relationships and family.
1883
Marriage to Kasturbai
Gandhi married Kasturbai Makhanji Kapadia when he was 13 years old, and she was 14.
1885
First Child and Father's Death
Gandhi's first child was born but survived only a few days. His father, Karamchand, died shortly after.
1888-1900
Birth of Sons
Gandhi and Kasturbai had four sons: Harilal (1888), Manilal (1892), Ramdas (1897), and Devdas (1900).
1919
Relationship with Sarala Devi Chaudhurani
Gandhi met Sarala Devi Chaudhurani in Lahore and developed a platonic love tie with her, despite both being married.
Late 1940s
Experiments with Brahmacharya
Gandhi experimented with brahmacharya (celibacy) by sleeping naked with his grand-niece Manu to test his sexual arousal.
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