Mirabehn, whose birth name was Madeleine Slade, was a British woman who became a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and actively participated in India's struggle for independence. She was born on November 22, 1892, in England, and she passed away on July 20, 1982.
Mirabehn met Mahatma Gandhi in London in 1932 and was deeply influenced by his philosophy of non-violence. She decided to join him in India and dedicated herself to the cause of Indian independence. Mirabehn lived at Gandhi's ashram (a spiritual hermitage or a monastery) in Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, and later at Sevagram near Wardha.
She actively participated in various activities associated with the Indian independence movement, including the Salt March of 1930. Mirabehn played a significant role in promoting Khadi (handspun and handwoven cloth) and other aspects of Gandhian philosophy.
Mirabehn's commitment to the ideals of non-violence and her association with Mahatma Gandhi left a lasting impact on the Indian independence movement. After India gained independence in 1947, she continued to work for social causes and lived in India until her death in 1982.
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