Gandhi's birthday, 2 October, is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as the International Day of Nonviolence. Gandhi is considered to be the Father of the …

4 days ago · What is Gandhi best known for? Mahatma Gandhi is best known for leading the Indian Independence Movement through nonviolent resistance (satyagraha). He hoped to achieve political …

Jul 30, 2010 · Revered the world over for his nonviolent philosophy of passive resistance, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was known to his many followers as Mahatma, or “the great-souled one.”

Oct 2, 2025 · In South Africa for about 20 years, Mahatma Gandhi protested against injustices and racial discrimination using the non-violent method of protests. His simplistic lifestyle won him, admirers,...

Gandhiji was against the partition and chose to be with the victims of riots in East Bengal and Bihar. On 15 August 1947, when India became independent, free from the British rule, Gandhiji fasted and …

Gandhiji organised the Indian community in South Africa and asked them to forget all distinctions of religion and caste. He suggested the formation of an association to look after the Indian settlers and …

Sep 23, 2025 · Fondly called Bapu and the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was considered an architect of the Indian freedom struggle through non-violence. His philosophy of satyagraha, dignity …

Mahatma Gandhi, byname of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (born Oct. 2, 1869, Porbandar, India—died Jan. 30, 1948, Delhi), Preeminent leader of Indian nationalism and prophet of …

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was an Indian political and civil rights leader who played an important role in India’s struggle for independence. This essay takes you …

Mahatma Gandhi (1869 to 1948) was an Indian lawyer, social reformer, and leader of the Indian independence movement. He is remembered worldwide for his philosophy of satyagraha - non …