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When was Mahatma Gandhi born?
October 2, 1869
Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
Porbandar, Gujarat
What type of resistance did Gandhi use to campaign for Indian independence?
Nonviolent
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,
Test your knowledge about the life and achievements of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most influential leaders in the history of India and the world. Learn about his early life, education, leadership in the Indian National Congress, and his nonviolent resistance movement for Indian independence.
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