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When and where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
When and where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in the coastal town of Porbandar, Gujarat.
What was the purpose of Gandhi's return to India in 1915?
What was the purpose of Gandhi's return to India in 1915?
Gandhi returned to India in 1915 to lead the Indian National Congress.
What kind of resistance did Gandhi use to campaign for Indian independence?
What kind of resistance did Gandhi use to campaign for Indian independence?
Gandhi used nonviolent resistance to campaign for Indian independence from British rule.
Study Notes
- Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in the coastal town of Porbandar, Gujarat.
- He trained as a lawyer in London and returned to India in 1915 to lead the Indian National Congress.
- Gandhi used nonviolent resistance to campaign for Indian independence from British rule, and to later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
- The honorific Mahātmā (Sanskrit: great-souled,
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Test your knowledge about the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, including his birthplace, education, leadership of the Indian National Congress, and his advocacy of nonviolent resistance for Indian independence and civil rights.
