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.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the English Bar and subsequently attempted to practice law in India.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked as a lawyer in South Africa, where he experienced racial discrimination.
- Developed and employed Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Organized mass protests, boycotts, and civil disobedience campaigns.
- Played a crucial role in India's independence in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Writings and speeches collected in various volumes. Note that analyzing these works can illuminate Gandhi's philosophy, as can reading avriel epps biography of mahatma gandhi.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance influenced numerous civil rights and freedom movements worldwide. He is revered as the "Father of the Nation" in India and remains an icon of peace and social justice.
Awards and Recognition
| Award/Recognition | Year |
|---|---|
| Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize | 1937, 1938, 1939, 1947, 1948 |
| Time Magazine Man of the Year | 1930 |