Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma
Gandhi (real name: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi) was born on 2nd October,
1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. He was the eminent leader in the freedom
struggle of India whose actions such as non-violence and peace forced
Britishers to leave India. His civil disobedience and non-cooperation
movements are still talked about. During early 1910s, he was actively
involved in the struggle for Civil Rights in South Africa.
Famously
known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu (the father figure), he was a spiritual
and political leader. He was an anti-war activist. He wanted to
alleviate poverty, liberate women and do for the good of the farmers so
that they get rid of the heavy taxes levied on them. He struggled to put
an end to discrimination of all kinds.
