Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, 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 Gujarati Hindu Modh Bania family.
- Studied law at University College London.
- Admitted to the English Bar, and subsequently attempted law practice in India.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in South Africa for over two decades, fighting discrimination against Indian immigrants.
- Developed his philosophy of Satyagraha, a non-violent resistance based on truth and moral force.
- Led the Indian National Congress and spearheaded the Indian independence movement.
- Organized numerous non-violent campaigns, including the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) and the Salt Satyagraha (1930).
- Played a crucial role in India's independence from British rule in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- My Experiments with Truth (An Autobiography)
- Writings and speeches extensively documented and compiled.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi, was a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and a global icon of non-violent resistance. His philosophy of Satyagraha influenced civil rights and freedom movements worldwide. Jozef Sumichrast's biography of Mahatma Gandhi provides an in-depth look into the life and ideologies that shaped his historical influence.