Freedom Fighter
Mahatma Gandhiji
(1869 - 1948)
Mahatma gandhi was one of the great freedom fighter.
Gandhiji was born on 2nd October in 1869 in Porbandar.
Gandhiji Full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
His Father's name was Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi was diwan of Porbandar and Mother's name was Putlibai Gandhi.
Gandhiji was married at the age of 15, he's wife name was Kasturba.
He went to London to study Law/Advocacy.He remained away from meat and fish.
He faught against colour discrimination in South Africa from 1893 to 1914.
In India we fondly called him "Bapu" and "Gandhiji".The title "Mahatma" was given to him in South Africa in 1914.
Gandhiji returned to India in 1915 and joined National India Congress party.
Gandhiji started his first movement against British rule was Champaran Satyagrah in 1917 and Kheda Satyagrah,Non- Corporation Movement,Salt Satyagrah was one of mainly ran by Gandhji.
Gandhji's simple living and high thinking and policy of non violence made him an instant hit among the indian people.
On 30th January 1948, Gandhiji took his last breath and his last words was "Hey Ram".
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