Mahatma Gandhi Gallery

About Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's independence movement, is known for his philosophy of nonviolence (Ahimsa). His efforts led India to freedom and inspired movements for civil rights worldwide.

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Life Events

1869 - Birth in Porbandar, Gujarat.

1915 - Returned to India from South Africa.

1930 - Led the Dandi Salt March.

1942 - Launched Quit India Movement.

1947 - India gained independence.

1948 - Assassinated in New Delhi.

Major Movements Led by Gandhi

Champaran Movement (1917)

Gandhi fought for the rights of indigo farmers in Champaran, Bihar, marking his first major political activism in India.

Khilafat Movement (1919-1924)

A movement led to support the Ottoman Caliphate and unify Hindus and Muslims against British rule.

Salt March (1930)

Also known as the Dandi March, Gandhi led a 240-mile march to protest the British salt monopoly.

Quit India Movement (1942)

One of the most significant uprisings, urging British rulers to leave India immediately.

Quotes

“You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no result.”

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”