Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, 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.
- Father, Karamchand Gandhi, served as the Diwan (Chief Minister) of Porbandar state.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the English Bar.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination, leading to his activism.
- Developed and practiced Satyagraha, a philosophy of non-violent resistance.
- Led numerous campaigns for Indian independence from British rule.
- Key figure in the Indian National Congress.
- Instrumental in achieving Indian independence in 1947.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's legacy as a champion of non-violent resistance and social justice continues to inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the globe. His philosophy of Satyagraha influenced leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. Even in a context where someone might create an extensive "onesime recluse biography of mahatma gandhi," the central tenets of his life and work remain profoundly influential.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Numerous articles and speeches published in Young India and Harijan.
Publications
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Hind Swaraj | 1909 |
| An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth | 1927 |
| Satyagraha in South Africa | 1928 |