Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (pronounced: [ˈmoːɦənd̪aːs ˈkərəmtʃənd̪ ˈɡaːnd̪ʱi]; 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948), commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights and freedom across the world. Son of a senior government official, Gandhi was born and raised in a Hi... More

Date of birth:

  • Oct 2, 1869

Date of death:

  • Jan 30, 1948 (age 78 years)

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  • Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi,
  • Gandhi,
  • Gandhiji,
  • Bapu,
  • The Father of the (Indian) Nation,
  • Mohandas K. Gandhi,
  • Mohandas Ghandi
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  • Aug 8, 1942
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  • 21
  • 2003
  • Hero in Gandhi

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes and Villains of 2003

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  • 1922
  • 1924
  • 1930
  • 1931
  • 1942
  • 1944
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  • Person

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  • Gandhi succeeded in uniting India against British rule. He is emembered today for his policy of non-violent civil disobedience, which has become a new political and moral tool in the twentieth century.

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  • politics and government

Disciplines:

  • indian nationalist

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Official name:

  • Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
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