Mahatma Gandhi, born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on 02 October 1869, in Porbandar, India, was a pivotal leader in the Indian struggle for independence from British rule. Known for his philosophy of Satyagraha—nonviolent resistance—Gandhi played a crucial role in mobilizing millions of Indians through peaceful protests, boycotts, and civil disobedience.
Gandhi's famous movements include the Salt March of 1930, where he led a 240-mile march to protest the British monopoly on salt, and the Quit India Movement of 1942, demanding an end to British rule. His commitment to nonviolence, simplicity, and religious tolerance made him a global symbol of peace and human rights.
He was assassinated on 30 January 1948, by Nathuram Godse, nationalist who opposed Gandhi's views on partition and his advocacy for Hindu-Muslim unity. Today, Gandhi is widely remembered as the "Father of the Nation" in India, and his birthday is celebrated annually as the International Day of Non-Violence.
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