Mahatma Gandhi's Life and Legacy

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When did Mahatma Gandhi die?

January 30, 1948

What did Mahatma Gandhi do to challenge British rule?

Used violent resistance

Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?

Porbandar, Gujarat

Study Notes

  • Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in the coastal town of Porbandar, Gujarat, to a Hindu family.
  • He trained as a lawyer in London and returned to India in 1915 to lead the Indian National Congress.
  • Gandhi used nonviolent resistance to challenge British rule and achieve independence for India in 1947.
  • He is most famous for his campaigns to end untouchability and discrimination against India's religious and ethnic minorities, and to achieve self-rule for the country.
  • Gandhi lived a self-sufficient lifestyle and engaged in numerous hunger strikes to protest against religious violence. He died on January 30, 1948.

Test your knowledge about the life and achievements of Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent leader in India's independence movement. Learn about his early life, education, and his significant contributions to the fight for civil rights and independence.

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