3 Questions
What year did Gandhi return to India?
1915
What did Gandhi do to pressure India to pay Pakistan?
Start a fast
When did Gandhi die?
January 30, 1948
Study Notes
- 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.
Test your knowledge of Mahatma Gandhi's life, political career, and contributions to India's independence movement. Learn about his work for social reform and efforts to prevent religious violence during the partition.
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