Question

Where was the mahatma gandhi travelling to south africa when he throw out of the train?

Answer 1

Historically, the station is famous as being the place where Mahatma Gandhi was thrown off a train for riding first class in 1893

Answer 2

Explanation:

The Mahatma Gandhi was travelling to Pretoria for the court case. He had a first class ticket but was asked by the conductor to move to the third-class compartment on the basis of his race when a white man made an objection. He refused to go as he had a valid ticket but at Pietermaritzburg station he was thrown off the train.