Gandhi

Mohandas Gandhi
Born 2 October 1869(1869-10-02)
Porbandar
Died 30 January 1948(1948-01-30) (aged 78)
New Delhi,
Cause of death Assassination by shooting
Nationality Indian
Advocating non-violence
Pacifism
Religion Hinduism


Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement. Pioneering the use of non-violent resistance, he founded his doctrine of nonviolent. Gandhi led India to its independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Gandhi is often referred to as Mahatma. In India, he is also called Bapu (or "Father") and officially honoured as the Father of the Nation.

Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948, by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist who felt Gandhi was sympathetic to the Muslims.