Biography of Mahatma Gandhi

(October 2, 1869 - January 31, 1948)

Mahatma Gandhi is called the 'Father of the Nation'. He was born as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on October 2, 1869. He had an orthodox upbringing. At the age of 13, he was married to Kasturba. He went to England to study Law.

After returning to India, he began to practice law. He went to South Africa for legal work in 1894. There he fought for the right of Indians. After his return to India, he joined the freedom struggle. He headed a protest against the exploitation of the Indigo workers in Champaran.

Gandhi started the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920. He called off the movement because of a violent incident at Chauri Chaura. He also launched the Civil Disobedience Movement after breaking the salt law in 1930. In 1942, Gandhi exhorted Indians to 'Do or Die' employing any measures they saw fit while opposing the British. On August 15. 1947, India attained Independence under his leadership. His life was on January 31, 1948, when he was assassinated by Nathuran Godse.