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	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Gandhi was born in [[Porbandar]], Gujarat, in a Hindu Modh Bania family. He studied law at the Inner Temple in London and was called to the bar in 1891.In 1893, he moved to South Africa where he spent 21 years fighting racial injustice.		Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, in a Hindu Modh Bania family. He studied law at the Inner Temple in London and was called to the bar in 1891.In 1893, he moved to South Africa where he spent 21 years fighting racial injustice.

	== Political Career ==		== Political Career ==
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	* '''Quit India Movement''' (1942)		* '''Quit India Movement''' (1942)

	His philosophy of peaceful resistance inspired movements worldwide, including those by [[Martin Luther King Jr.]] and [[Nelson Mandela]].		His philosophy of peaceful resistance inspired movements worldwide, including those by Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.

	== Philosophy ==		== Philosophy ==
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	== Notable Works ==		== Notable Works ==
	* ''[[Hind Swaraj]]'' (1909)		* ''Hind Swaraj'' (1909)
	* ''[[The Story of My Experiments with Truth]]'' – Autobiography		* ''The Story of My Experiments with Truth'' – Autobiography
	* Salt March (1930)		* Salt March (1930)
	* Quit India Speech (1942)		* Quit India Speech (1942)
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Indian Independence Movement]]		* [[Indian Independence Movement]]
	* [[Satyagraha]]		* Satyagraha
	* [[Kasturba Gandhi]]		* Kasturba Gandhi
	* [[Raj Ghat]]		* Raj Ghat

	== References ==		== References ==

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	\| website = [https://gandhi.gov.in Official Government Portal]		\| website = [https://gandhi.gov.in Official Government Portal]
	}}		}}'''Mahatma Gandhi''' (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948), born as '''Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi''', was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who led the campaign for India's independence from British rule using nonviolent resistance known as '''Satyagraha'''.

	'''Mahatma Gandhi''' (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948), born as '''Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi''', was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who led the campaign for India's independence from British rule using nonviolent resistance known as '''Satyagraha'''.~~<ref>https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mahatma-Gandhi</ref>~~

	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Gandhi was born in [[Porbandar]], Gujarat, in a Hindu Modh Bania family. He studied law at the Inner Temple in London and was called to the bar in 1891.~~<ref>https://www.history.com/topics/india/mahatma-gandhi</ref>~~ In 1893, he moved to South Africa where he spent 21 years fighting racial injustice.~~<ref>https://gandhi.gov.in/biography.html</ref>~~		Gandhi was born in [[Porbandar]], Gujarat, in a Hindu Modh Bania family. He studied law at the Inner Temple in London and was called to the bar in 1891.In 1893, he moved to South Africa where he spent 21 years fighting racial injustice.

	== Political Career ==		== Political Career ==
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	* '''Non-Cooperation Movement''' (1920–22)		* '''Non-Cooperation Movement''' (1920–22)
	* '''Salt Satyagraha''' or Dandi March (1930)~~<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/dandi-march-history-gandhi-1434345-2019-03-12</ref>~~		* '''Salt Satyagraha''' or Dandi March (1930)
	* '''Quit India Movement''' (1942)		* '''Quit India Movement''' (1942)

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	== Assassination ==		== Assassination ==
	On 30 January 1948, Gandhi was assassinated in [[New Delhi]] by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist opposed to his inclusive policies.~~<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-42864394</ref>~~ His death was mourned globally.		On 30 January 1948, Gandhi was assassinated in [[New Delhi]] by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist opposed to his inclusive policies. His death was mourned globally.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	* Honored as the '''Father of the Nation''' in India		* Honored as the '''Father of the Nation''' in India
	* 2 October is observed as '''Gandhi Jayanti''' and the '''International Day of Non-Violence'''		* 2 October is observed as '''Gandhi Jayanti''' and the '''International Day of Non-Violence'''
	* Subject of countless biographies and films, notably ''Gandhi'' (1982)~~<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083987/</ref>~~		* Subject of countless biographies and films, notably ''Gandhi'' (1982)

	== Notable Works ==		== Notable Works ==
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	== Awards and Honors ==		== Awards and Honors ==
	* Time Magazine’s Man of the Year (1930)~~<ref>https://time.com/4591728/mahatma-gandhi-time-person-of-the-year-1930/</ref>~~		* Time Magazine’s Man of the Year (1930)
	* Streets, universities, and statues dedicated in his honor globally		* Streets, universities, and statues dedicated in his honor globally
	* Revered for his philosophy of non-violence and justice		* Revered for his philosophy of non-violence and justice
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	== References ==		== References ==
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	{{Infobox deceased		{{Infobox deceased
	\| name = Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi		\| name = Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi {{Verified}}
	\| image = Mahatma Gandhi.jpg		\| image = Mahatma Gandhi.jpg
	\| image_caption = Mahatma Gandhi in 1947		\| image_caption = Mahatma Gandhi in 1947
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	\| children = Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, Devdas		\| children = Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, Devdas
	\| parents = Karamchand Gandhi (father), Putlibai Gandhi (mother)		\| parents = Karamchand Gandhi (father), Putlibai Gandhi (mother)
	\| religion = Hinduism		\| religion = [[Hinduism]]
	\| website = [https://gandhi.gov.in Official Government Portal]		\| website = [https://gandhi.gov.in Official Government Portal]
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	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	* Honored as the Father of the Nation in India		* Honored as the '''Father of the Nation''' in India
	* 2 October is observed as '''Gandhi Jayanti''' and the '''International Day of Non-Violence'''		* 2 October is observed as '''Gandhi Jayanti''' and the '''International Day of Non-Violence'''
	* Subject of countless biographies and films, notably ''Gandhi'' (1982)<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083987/</ref>		* Subject of countless biographies and films, notably ''Gandhi'' (1982)<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083987/</ref>

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	\| name = Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi		\| name = Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
	\| image = Mahatma Gandhi.jpg		\| image = Mahatma Gandhi.jpg
	\| image_caption = Mahatma Gandhi in 1947		\| image_caption = Mahatma Gandhi in 1947
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date ~~and age~~\|1869\|10\|02}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date\|1869\|10\|02}}
	\| birth_place = [[Porbandar]], [[Gujarat]], [[British India]]		\| birth_place = [[Porbandar]], [[Gujarat]], [[British India]]
	\| death_date = {{Death date and age\|1948\|01\|30\|1869\|10\|02}}		\| death_date = {{Death date and age\|1948\|01\|30\|1869\|10\|02}}
	\| death_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]		\| death_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
			\| resting_place = [[Raj Ghat]], [[New Delhi]]
	\| nationality = Indian		\| nationality = Indian
	\| occupation = Lawyer, ~~Politician~~, Social Reformer~~, Freedom Activist~~		\| occupation = Lawyer, Freedom Activist, Political Leader, Social Reformer
	\| years_active = 1893–1948		\| years_active = 1893–1948
	\| known_for = ~~Non-violent resistance,~~ [[Indian Independence Movement]]		\| known_for = [[Indian Independence Movement]], [[Satyagraha]], Non-violent resistance
	\| awards = Time ~~Magazine~~ Person of the Year (1930), Global tributes and ~~honors~~		\| notable_works = ''Hind Swaraj'', ''The Story of My Experiments with Truth'', Salt March, Quit India Movement
			\| awards = Time Person of the Year (1930); Global tributes including statues, memorials, and a national holiday (Gandhi Jayanti)
	\| spouse = Kasturba Gandhi		\| spouse = Kasturba Gandhi
	\| children = Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, Devdas		\| children = Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, Devdas
	\| ~~resting_place~~ = ~~[[Raj Ghat]]~~, ~~New Delhi~~		\| parents = Karamchand Gandhi (father), Putlibai Gandhi (mother)
	\| ~~age_at_death~~ = 78		\| religion = Hinduism
	\| website = [https://gandhi.gov.in Official Government Portal]		\| website = [https://gandhi.gov.in Official Government Portal]
	~~\| notable_works = [[Hind Swaraj]], [[The Story of My Experiments with Truth]], Salt March, Quit India Movement~~
	}}		}}

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| name = Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
| image = Mahatma_Gandhi_1947.jpg
| image_caption = Mahatma Gandhi in 1947
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1869|10|02}}
| birth_place = [[Porbandar]], [[Gujarat]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1948|01|30|1869|10|02}}
| death_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Lawyer, Politician, Social Reformer, Freedom Activist
| years_active = 1893–1948
| known_for = Non-violent resistance, [[Indian Independence Movement]]
| awards = Time Magazine Person of the Year (1930), Global tributes and honors
| spouse = Kasturba Gandhi
| children = Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, Devdas
| resting_place = [[Raj Ghat]], New Delhi
| age_at_death = 78
| website = [https://gandhi.gov.in Official Government Portal]
| notable_works = [[Hind Swaraj]], [[The Story of My Experiments with Truth]], Salt March, Quit India Movement
}}

'''Mahatma Gandhi''' (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948), born as '''Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi''', was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who led the campaign for India's independence from British rule using nonviolent resistance known as '''Satyagraha'''.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mahatma-Gandhi</ref>

== Early Life ==
Gandhi was born in [[Porbandar]], Gujarat, in a Hindu Modh Bania family. He studied law at the Inner Temple in London and was called to the bar in 1891.<ref>https://www.history.com/topics/india/mahatma-gandhi</ref> In 1893, he moved to South Africa where he spent 21 years fighting racial injustice.<ref>https://gandhi.gov.in/biography.html</ref>

== Political Career ==
In 1915, Gandhi returned to India and quickly became a key figure in the [[Indian Independence Movement]]. He launched several major movements:

* '''Non-Cooperation Movement''' (1920–22)
* '''Salt Satyagraha''' or Dandi March (1930)<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/dandi-march-history-gandhi-1434345-2019-03-12</ref>
* '''Quit India Movement''' (1942)

His philosophy of peaceful resistance inspired movements worldwide, including those by [[Martin Luther King Jr.]] and [[Nelson Mandela]].

== Philosophy ==
Gandhi’s ideology included:

* '''Ahimsa''' – Non-violence in thought and action
* '''Satyagraha''' – Truth-force or soul-force
* '''Swadeshi''' – Use of indigenous goods
* '''Sarvodaya''' – Upliftment of all

== Assassination ==
On 30 January 1948, Gandhi was assassinated in [[New Delhi]] by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist opposed to his inclusive policies.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-42864394</ref> His death was mourned globally.

== Legacy ==
* Honored as the **Father of the Nation** in India
* 2 October is observed as '''Gandhi Jayanti''' and the '''International Day of Non-Violence'''
* Subject of countless biographies and films, notably *''Gandhi''* (1982)<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083987/</ref>

== Notable Works ==
* ''[[Hind Swaraj]]'' (1909)
* ''[[The Story of My Experiments with Truth]]'' – Autobiography
* Salt March (1930)
* Quit India Speech (1942)

== Awards and Honors ==
* **Time Magazine’s Man of the Year (1930)**<ref>https://time.com/4591728/mahatma-gandhi-time-person-of-the-year-1930/</ref>
* Streets, universities, and statues dedicated in his honor globally
* Revered for his philosophy of non-violence and justice

== See Also ==
* [[Indian Independence Movement]]
* [[Satyagraha]]
* [[Kasturba Gandhi]]
* [[Raj Ghat]]

== References ==
<references/>