Mahatma Gandhi's Life and Legacy

• Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Gujarat, India.
• He trained as a lawyer and began practicing in India in 1891, but was unsuccessful.
• In 1915, Gandhi returned to India and began to lead protests against discrimination and land-taxes.
• In 1921, he became the leader of the Indian National Congress, and led nationwide campaigns for social and political reform.
• Gandhi adopted a simple lifestyle and undertook long fasts as a form of protest.
• In 1947, India became independent and the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two dominions.
• Following independence, religious violence broke out and Gandhi attempted to stop it with fasting and talks.
• Gandhi died on January 30, 1948, at the age of 80.

Test your knowledge about the life and impact of Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent leader in India's independence movement. Learn about his early struggles, leadership role in the Indian National Congress, advocacy for nonviolent resistance, and efforts to promote political and social reform.