ghandiji education

Birth:October 2, 1869, Porbandar, India

Death: Assassinated by a Hindu fanatic, January 30, 1948, Delhi, India

Early Influences:

Mother's religion was Jainism which espoused non-violence
Father was a Chief Minister in Porbandar
Married at age 13 to Kasturbai Makanji
Faced racial discrimination in South Africa while practicing law
Education:

Studied law in London
Called to the bar in 1891
While in London, came into contact with people of many other cultures and religions
Major Accomplishments:

Developed satyagraha or nonviolent resistance while in South Africa
Dominant figure in the Indian National Congress after 1922
Worked to improve the conditions of the Untouchables which he called harijans or 'Children of God'
His nonviolent tactics were a major force leading to India's independence from Britain in 1947
Significance:

Became the leader of a Nonviolent movement to free India
Became known as Mahatma or 'The Great Soul'.
Fought for peace between Hindus and Muslims throughout India
Became a symbol of nonviolence for the world at large
His tactics were later adopted and used by Martin Luther King, Jr. to gain equality for African-Americans