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What is the meaning of the honorific Mahātmā given to Gandhi?
The honorific Mahātmā means great-souled or venerable.
Where did Gandhi move to in 1893 and what was his purpose there?
Gandhi moved to South Africa in 1893 to represent an Indian merchant in a lawsuit.
What were some of the campaigns that Gandhi led after assuming leadership of the Indian National Congress in 1921?
Gandhi led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, building religious and ethnic amity, ending untouchability, and achieving self-rule.
What was the purpose of the 400 km Dandi Salt March led by Gandhi in 1930?
The purpose of the 400 km Dandi Salt March was to challenge the British-imposed salt tax.
What was the goal of Gandhi's hunger strike in Delhi in January 1948?
The goal of Gandhi's hunger strike in Delhi in January 1948 was to pressure India to pay out some cash assets owed to Pakistan, and also to stop religious violence.
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