3 Questions
In what year did Mahatma Gandhi die?
1948
What type of resistance did Mahatma Gandhi practice?
Nonviolent
What event occurred in 1947?
India's independence
Study Notes
- Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Gujarat, India.
- He trained as a lawyer and moved to South Africa in 1893 to represent an Indian merchant.
- Gandhi became involved in the struggle for civil rights and led nationwide campaigns to end discrimination and poverty.
- He adopted the practice of nonviolent resistance in his campaigns.
- In 1947, Britain granted independence to India and the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two dominions.
- Gandhi attempted to alleviate distress in the months following independence by undertaking several hunger strikes.
- Gandhi died on January 30, 1948.
Test your knowledge about Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent leader in India's struggle for independence, known for his advocacy of nonviolent resistance and civil rights. Learn about his early life, activism, and impact on India's history.
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