Zainab Khanam
Here’s a brief look of Mahatma Gandhi’s transformation into the leader of India’s freedom struggle.
Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, to a devout family with strong ethical values.
In 1888, Gandhi went to London to study law, where he encountered new ideas that influenced his thinking.
Studies in London**
In 1893, Gandhi’s fight against racial discrimination in South Africa laid the foundation for his principles of Satyagraha.
Gandhi returned to India in 1915, becoming a key figure in the Indian independence movement.
He launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920, encouraging Indians to boycott British goods and institutions.
The 1930 Salt March was a pivotal act of civil disobedience, protesting the British monopoly on salt.
Gandhi called for the British to leave India in the Quit India Movement in 1942, further intensifying the fight for independence.
Gandhi’s relentless efforts culminated in India gaining independence on August 15, 1947.
Gandhi's commitment to non-violence and justice continues to inspire people globally, earning him the title "Mahatma," or "Great Soul."