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2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948), also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was an Indian lawyer,[3] anti-colonial nationalist,[4] and political ethicist,[5] who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule,[6] and in turn inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (Sanskrit: "great-souled", "venerable"), first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.[7][8]
Mahātmā Gandhi
Mahatma-Gandhi, studio, 1931.jpg
Studio photograph of Gandhi, 1931
President of the Indian National Congress
In office
1924–1925
Preceded by
Abul Kalam Azad
Succeeded by
Sarojini Naidu
Born
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
2 October 1869
Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died
30 January 1948 (aged 78)
New Delhi, Dominion of India
Cause of death
Assassination (gunshot wounds)
Monuments
Raj Ghat,
Gandhi Smriti
Other names
Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu ji, Gandhi ji, M. K. Gandhi
Citizenship
Indian
Alma mater
University College London[1]
Inner Temple
Occupation
LawyerPoliticianActivistWriter
Years active
1893–1948
Era
British Raj
Known for
Indian Independence Movement,
Nonviolent resistance
Notable work
The Story of My Experiments with Truth
Political party
Indian National Congress
Movement
Indian independence movement
Spouse(s)
Kasturba Gandhi
(m. 1883; died 1944)
Children
HarilalManilalRamdasDevdas
Parents
Karamchand Gandhi (father)
Putlibai Gandhi (mother)
Signature
Signature of Gandhi