Martyrs Day 30 January

 Mahatma Gandhi's life and methods of struggle impact people now also. The greatness of a man is realized when his life influences people to change for the better, and so was Mahatma Gandhi's life. After decades of his death, after reading about him, people drastically changed their lives for the better. Let's have a look at Mahatma Gandhi's life, movements, famous quotations written by him, etc. Find out about him this Martyr's Day

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi was a renowned freedom activist and an authoritative or powerful political leader who played an essential role in India's struggle for Independence against British rule of India. He was also considered the father of the country. No doubt, he also improved the lives of India's poor people. His birthday is celebrated every year as Gandhi Jayanti. His ideology of truth and non-violence influenced many and was also adopted by Martin Luther and Nelson Mandela for their struggle movement.

Mahatma Gandhi Biography

Full Name: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Born: 2 October, 1869

Place of Birth: Porbandar, Gujarat

Death: 30 January, 1948

Place of Death: Delhi, India

Cause of Death: Shot by Gun or assassination

Father: Karamchand Gandhi

Mother: Putlibai Gandhi

Nationality: Indian

Spouse: Kasturba Gandhi

Children: Harilal Gandhi, Manilal Gandhi, Ramdas Gandhi and Devdas Gandhi

Professions: Lawyer, Politician, Activist, Writer

In South Africa for about 20 years, Mahatma Gandhi protested against injustices and racial discrimination using the non-violent method of protests. His simplistic lifestyle won him, admirers, both in India and the outside world. He was popularly known as Bapu (Father).