3 Questions
When did Mahatma Gandhi die?
1948
What political organization did Mahatma Gandhi lead?
The Indian National Congress
What was Mahatma Gandhi's stance on the partition of British India?
He opposed it
Study Notes
- Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2nd, 1869, in the coastal town of Porbandar, Gujarat.
- He trained as a lawyer and began his political career in South Africa, where he worked for Indian merchants.
- He returned to India in 1915 and led the Indian National Congress, a political organization devoted to achieving independence from British rule.
- He employed nonviolent resistance to win support for his cause and led nationwide campaigns for social reform.
- In 1947, British India was partitioned into India and Pakistan, and Gandhi was opposed to the idea. However, he accepted independence for both countries.
- Following independence, he worked to resolve religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims. He died in 1948, at the age of 78.
Test your knowledge of Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent leader in India's struggle for independence, and his contributions to social reform and nonviolent resistance.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
