Kasturba Gandhi

Kasturba Gandhi was born on April 11, 1869, to a family of wealthy businessmen of Porbandar. Her father's name was Gokuladas Makharji. When she was just thirteen years old, she was married to Mohandas Gandhi. At the time of her marriage, Kasturba Gandhi was completely illiterate. Mahatma Gandhi taught her how to read and write. When her husband left for London to pursue further studies, she remained in India for nurturing their newly born son 'Harilal'. The couple had three more sons.

In the year 1906, Mohandas Gandhi made up his mind to practice Brahmacharya. She always remained a good wife and always stood by the side of her husband, even if she didn't agree with some of his thoughts. Kasturba Gandhi was a very religious lady. She always supported her husband in the political protests. She went along with her husband to South Africa in the year 1897.

In the year 1913, she stood against the inhuman working conditions of Indians in South Africa. Infact, she was imprisoned for three months and that too in the jail, where the prisoners were made to do hard labor. In 1915, she accompanied her husband and supported the Indigo planters. There, she trained women and children about essential concepts like personal hygiene, control on oneself, etc.

Kasturba Gandhi suffered from chronic bronchitis. On February 22, 1944, she suffered a heart attack and died.