explain the role of Gandhiji in Indian Independence movement
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Mahatma Gandhi is perhaps the most widely recognized figure of the Indian Nationalist Movement for his role in leading non-violent civil uprisings.He organizes non-violent protests in the country which gained him fame and support from the people of South Africa.
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Mahatma Gandhi was known for his non-violence protest and was a leading figure of freedom movements whether in India or South Africa. With his efforts finally India got freedom from the colonial rule. He always gave importance to human rights. No doubt, Mahatma Gandhi is a true inspiration not only for the past generation but also for the generations to come with his ideology of non-violence, truth, tolerance and social welfare. On Gandhi Jayanti occasion let us have a look about some major nationalist movements that played a crucial role in the freedom struggle.
Before discussing major movements of Mahatma Gandhi let us see some work of Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa.
In 1906-07, Mahatma Gandhi started a Satyagraha in South Africa against the compulsory registration and passes for Indians.
In 1910, he announced Satyagraha against emigration and restriction in Natal (South-Africa).
Some influences on the carrier of Mahatma Gandhi
His socio-cultural background especially the impact of Vaishnav Movement.
Bhagvat Gita impact.
Impact of Bible.
John Ruskin’s text ‘Un to the Last’.
Impact of Emerson Thoreau
Impact of Leo Tolstoy