3 Questions
When did Mahatma Gandhi return to India?
1915
What did Mahatma Gandhi attempt to do in areas affected by the partition?
Stop religious violence
When did Mahatma Gandhi die?
January 30, 1948
Study Notes
- Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Gujarat, India.
- He trained as a lawyer and worked in India before moving to South Africa in 1893.
- There, he worked to improve the rights of Indians and employed nonviolent resistance.
- In 1915, Gandhi returned to India and led the Indian National Congress.
- He campaigned for a number of social issues, including ending untouchability and poverty.
- In 1947, India became independent and the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two dominions.
- Gandhi visited areas affected by the partition and attempted to stop religious violence.
- In 1948, he began a fast to pressure India to pay Pakistan. He ended the fast after several weeks.
- Gandhi died on January 30, 1948, in Delhi.
Test your knowledge about the life and accomplishments of Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent figure in India's struggle for independence. Learn about his early years, activism, leadership, and lasting impact.
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