Mahatma Gandhi's Life and Legacy

• Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, India.
• He trained as a lawyer and began his political career in South Africa.
• In 1915, Gandhi returned to India and became the leader of the Indian National Congress.
• Gandhi led campaigns for social reform, including opposition to British-imposed taxes.
• In 1947, the British Indian Empire was partitioned into India and Pakistan.
• Gandhi visited areas affected by the partition and attempted to stop religious violence.
• In 1948, Gandhi began a fast to pressure India to pay Pakistan. He ended the fast after several weeks.
• Gandhi died on January 30, 1948.

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