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Mahatma Gandhi

महात्मा गान्धी

Indian independence activist (1869–1948)

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule, and whose legacy would later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā, first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Porbandar wd
Died
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Place of death
Gandhi Smriti wd
Citizenship
British Raj, Dominion of India wd
Occupation
politician, barrister, political writer, journalist, philosopher, autobiographer wd
Political party
Indian National Congress, Natal Indian Congress wd
Education
Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Inner Temple, University College London, Samaldas Arts College wd
Spouse
Kasturba Gandhi wd

Awards wd

  • Time Person of the Year (1930)
  • Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
  • Queen's South Africa Medal
  • Natal Native Rebellion Medal
  • Kaisar-i-Hind Medal

Questions

When was Mahatma Gandhi born?
Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar.
Where did Mahatma Gandhi study?
Mahatma Gandhi was educated at Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Inner Temple, University College London, Samaldas Arts College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mahatma Gandhi · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): महात्मा गान्धी · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q1001 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Mahatma-Gandhi, studio, 1931.jpg by Elliott & Fry (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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