Knowledge
By Deepak Verma Jan 30, 2024
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal town in present-day Gujarat, India
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Gandhi studied law in London and became a barrister. He also pursued further studies in philosophy and ethics
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Gandhi married Kasturba Gandhi in 1883 when he was 13 years old. Their marriage was arranged
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Gandhi and Kasturba had four children: Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, and Devdas
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Gandhi was deeply influenced by the teachings of Hinduism, Jainism, and Christianity, as well as Leo Tolstoy
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Gandhi spent over 20 years in South Africa, where he practiced law and became involved in the struggle against racial discrimination
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Gandhi developed the concept of "Satyagraha," or truth force, as a method of nonviolent resistance
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Gandhi returned to India in 1915 and became involved in India's nationalist movement
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Gandhi led several campaigns of civil disobedience against British authorities, including the famous Salt March in 1930
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Gandhi practiced and preached simplicity, advocating for a lifestyle free from materialism and excess
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Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse
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