Mahatma Gandhi

 

Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian political and spiritual figure who lived from 1869 to 1948, is frequently referred to as the founder of the campaign for Indian independence.He was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, India. After completing his legal studies in London, he came back to India in 1915.Gandhi was a well-known proponent of using peaceful civil disobedience to bring about social and political change.He organized and led a number of nonviolent campaigns and demonstrations against British colonial control in India, such as the Salt March in 1930 and the Quit India movement in 1942.Many other civil rights leaders around the world were influenced by his nonviolent concept, known as Satyagraha.