About
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule, which would later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā, first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.
Family
Parent
- Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi not in the catalogue yet
- Putlibai Karamchand Gandhi not in the catalogue yet
Spouse
Child
- Harilal Gandhi not in the catalogue yet
- Manilal Gandhi not in the catalogue yet
- Devdas Gandhi not in the catalogue yet
Personal details
- Full name
- મોહનદાસ ગાંધી
- Also known as
- बापू, बापू जी, राष्ट्रपिता, Gandhi, Mohandas K. Gandhi, M. K. Gandhi
- Born
- October 2, 1869
- Birthplace
- Porbandar
- Nationality
- British Raj
- Height
- 164 cm
- Education
- Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Inner Temple, University College London, Samaldas Arts College
- Years active
- 1893–1948
Known for
- satyagraha
Awards
- Time Person of the Year
- Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
- Queen's South Africa Medal
- Natal Native Rebellion Medal
- Kaisar-i-Hind Medal
