Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was a prominent figure in Indias struggle for independence from British rule. His approach to non-violent protest and civil disobedience became a beacon for peaceful movements worldwide.
Gandhis beliefs in simplicity, non-violence, and truth had a profound impact on the world, influencing other leaders like Martin Luther King Jr.
Early Life and Education
Gandhi was born on October 2, , in Porbandar, a coastal town in western India. He was the youngest child of Karamchand Gandhi, the dewan (chief minister) of Porbandar, and his fourth wife, Putlibai. Coming from a Hindu family, young Gandhi was deeply influenced by the stories of the Hindu god Vishnu and the values of truthfulness, non-violence, and self-discipline. His mother, a devout Hindu, played a crucial role in shaping his character, instilling in him the principles of fasting, vegetarianism, and mutual tolerance among people of different religions.
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Gandhis early education took place locally, where he showed an average academic performance. At the age of 13, Gandhi entered into an arranged marri
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Who Was Mahatma Gandhi?
Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of India’s non-violent independence movement against British rule and in South Africa who advocated for the civil rights of Indians. Born in Porbandar, India, Gandhi studied law and organized boycotts against British institutions in peaceful forms of civil disobedience. He was killed by a fanatic in
Gandhi leading the Salt March in protest against the government monopoly on salt production.
Early Life and Education
Indian nationalist leader Gandhi (born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi) was born on October 2, , in Porbandar, Kathiawar, India, which was then part of the British Empire.
Gandhi’s father, Karamchand Gandhi, served as a chief minister in Porbandar and other states in western India. His mother, Putlibai, was a deeply religious woman who fasted regularly.
Young Gandhi was a shy, unremarkable student who was so timid that he slept with the lights on even as a teenager. In the ensuing years, the teenager rebelled by smoking, eating meat and stealing change from household servants.
Although Gandhi was interested in becoming a doctor, his father hoped he would also become a government mini
Mahatma Gandhi Biography: Family, Education, History, Movements, and Facts
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi was a renowned freedom activist and an authoritative or powerful political leader who played an essential role in India's struggle for Independence against British rule of India. He was also considered the father of the country. No doubt, he also improved the lives of India's poor people. His birthday is celebrated every year as Gandhi Jayanti. His ideology of truth and non-violence influenced many and was also adopted by Martin Luther and Nelson Mandela for their struggle movement.
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Mahatma Gandhi Biography
| Full Name: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Born: 2 October, Place of Birth: Porbandar, Gujarat Death: 30 January, Place of Death: Delhi, India Cause of Death: Shot by Gun or assassination Father: Karamchand Gandhi Mother: Putlibai Gandhi Nationality: Indian Spouse: Kasturba Gandhi Children: Harilal Gandhi, Manilal Gandhi, Ramdas Gandhi and Devdas Gandhi Professions: Lawyer, Politician, Activist, Writer |
In South Africa for about 20 years, Mahatma Gandhi
மகாத்மா காந்தி
‘மகாத்மா காந்தி’ என்று அன்புடன் அழைக்கப்படும் “மோகன்தாஸ் கரம்சந்த் காந்தி” இந்திய விடுதலைப் போராட்டத்தைத் தலைமையேற்று நடத்திய மாபெரும் சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர் ஆவார். ‘சத்தியாகிரகம்’ என்றழைக்கப்பட்ட இவரது அறவழி போராட்டம் இந்திய மக்களிடையே விழிப்புணர்வை ஏற்படுத்தியது மட்டுமல்லாமல், இந்திய நாடு விடுதலைப் பெறவும் முக்கியக் காரணமாகவும் அமைந்தது. இதனால், இவர் “விடுதலைப் பெற்ற இந்தியாவின் தந்தை” என இந்திய மக்களால் போற்றப்பட்டார். “அகிம்சை” என்னும் வன்முறையற்ற மாபெரும் மந்திரத்தை உலகத்திற்கு வித்திட்ட உன்னத மனிதர். இந்தியாவின் விடுதலைக்காக ஆங்கிலேயரை எதிர்த்து அறவழியில் போராட்டம் நடத்தி, விடுதலைக்குக் காரணமாக இருந்ததால், இவருடைய தியாகத்தை நினைவுகூறும் வகையில் ஒவ்வொரு வருடமும் இவருடைய பிறந்தநாளான அக்டோபர் 02 ஆம் தேதியை “காந்தி ஜெயந்தியாக” உலகம் முழுவதும் கொண்டாடுகிறோம். தன்னுடைய வாழ்நாள் முழுவதையும் பாரத நாட்டிற்காகவே அர்பணித்த மாபெரும் மனிதர் மகாத்மா காந்தியின் வாழ்க்கை வரலாறு மற்றும் தியாகங்களை விரிவாகக் காண்போம்.
பிறப்பு: அக்டோபர் 02,
இடம்: போர்பந்தர், குஜராத் மாநிலம், இந்தியா
பணி: இந்திய விடுதலைப் போராட்ட வீரர், அரசியல் தலைவர்
இறப்பு: ஜனவரி 30,
நாட்டுரிமை: இந்தியன்
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மோகன்தாஸ் கரம்சந்த் காந்தி அவர்கள், ஆம் ஆண்டு அக்டோபர்
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