Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Gujarat, British India
- Died:
- January 30, 1948, New Delhi, India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Anti-Colonial Nationalist, Political Ethicist
Early Life and Education
- Born into a Hindu Modh Bania family.
- Studied law at the Inner Temple, London.
- Called to the bar in June 1891.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa for over 20 years, fighting for the rights of Indian immigrants.
- Developed and employed Satyagraha, a philosophy of non-violent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized major campaigns such as the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) and the Salt Satyagraha (1930).
- Played a pivotal role in India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Editor of journals: Indian Opinion, Young India, Harijan.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi, revered as the "Father of the Nation" in India, left an enduring legacy of non-violent resistance and social justice. His philosophy of Satyagraha inspired civil rights movements worldwide and continues to influence political thought and action. Many have analysed the 'junya watanabe biography of mahatma' to examine this influence.