5 Questions
What does the term 'Mahatma' mean?
High souled or venerable in Sanskrit
Who first referred to Mohandas Gandhi as the Father of the Nation?
Subhas Chandra Bose
What is the meaning of 'Bapu' in Gujarati?
Endearment for 'father'
What was the first baby of Mohandas and Kasturba named?
(No name provided)
How many children did Mohandas Gandhi and Kasturba have?
Four sons
Study Notes
Mahatma Gandhi
- 'Mahatma' means 'Great Soul' in Sanskrit.
- The term 'Mahatma' was first used to refer to Mohandas Gandhi by Rabindranath Tagore.
- 'Bapu' is a Gujarati term that means 'Father' and is used to affectionately refer to Gandhi.
Family of Gandhi
- The first child of Mohandas and Kasturba Gandhi was named Harilal.
- Mohandas Gandhi and Kasturba had a total of four sons: Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, and Devdas.
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