Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

About Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi, born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India, was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement. He is best known for his philosophy of non-violence and civil disobedience, which inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Gandhi's approach to social and political change was rooted in the principles of truth and non-violence. He led various campaigns against British rule in India, including the Salt March in 1930, which protested the British monopoly on salt production.

His legacy continues to inspire people around the globe in their struggles for justice and equality.

Major Achievements - Year-wise Timeline

• 1893 - Fights Racial Discrimination in South Africa
  Gandhi is thrown off a train in Pietermaritzburg for refusing to leave a "whites-only" compartment. This event sparks his lifelong campaign against injustice.
• 1915 - Returns to India
  After spending 21 years in South Africa, Gandhi returns to India and begins his work in the Indian independence movement.
• 1917 - Champaran Satyagraha
  Gandhi leads a successful campaign against oppressive plantation systems in Bihar, India. This marks the beginning of his active involvement in Indian politics.
• 1930 - Salt March
  Gandhi leads a 240-mile march to the Arabian Sea to protest the British salt tax, symbolizing non-violent resistance. This event galvanizes the Indian independence movement.
• 1942 - Quit India Movement
  Gandhi launches the Quit India Movement, demanding an end to British rule in India. He is arrested and imprisoned for two years. This movement unites Indians across the country in the struggle for independence.
• 1947 - India Gains Independence
  India gains independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, largely due to Gandhi's efforts.

Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi

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