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Mohandas Gandhi will perhaps be remembered as the most influential humanitarian of the 20th century. His concept of satyagraha, or non-violent resistance to repression, not only influenced such leaders as Martin Luther King but also the ideologies behind the protests of the 1960s. Gandhi himself was an educated lawyer who first became involved with civil rights after immigrating to South Africa. He first used satygraha there as a means to organize protests against the treatment of Indians. He had only limited success there, and it was only after his return to India that his long-reaching impact began to be felt.

Acting against the colonial British, Gandhi began a campaign for an independent India that was to take decades, and which brought worldwide attention to the sub-continent. He was repeatedly arrested, and once sentenced to six years on charges of seditious conspiracy. One of his most famous arrests occurred when he protested the colonial salt tax. Gandhi led a march of thousands across India to the port of Dandi, where he was arrested for making salt from sea water.

In 1947, the British, after negotiating with the Indian National Congress and the Moslem League, agreed to partition India into the independent countries of India and Pakistan. While Gandhi was glad to see home rule become a reality, he was dismayed to see the country divided along religious differences. Immediate conflict broke out between Hindus and Muslims, and the violence became so alarming that Gandhi began a protest fast, determined to starve if the fighting did not cease. It is a testimony to the respect that both sides had for the Mahatma that his fast succeeded, and at least temporary peace was restored.

In 1948, while walking to prayers, Gandhi was shot three times by a Hindu extremist who opposed the Mahatma’s tolerant views towards Muslims. Gandhi died almost immediately, having time only to murmur “Hey Rama” (Oh God). His legacy has proven to be long-lasting, however, and his life and writings have been an inspiration to many.
Work History
"(1948) Shot to death by a Hindu extremist who opposed Gandhi's tolerant policies toward Muslims.

(1947) The British, the Moslem League and the Indian National Congress divide the continent between India and Pakistan, a partition that horrified Gandhi. After the partition, tensions between Hindus and Muslims lead to violence. Gandhi began a protest fast against the violence.

(1945-1947) Participated in the negotiations for Indian independence

(1942-1944) Jailed by British authorities for his insistence on Indian independence and his opposition to the British war effort

(1930s) Conducted satyagraha campaigns, for which he was often imprisoned

(1930) Satyagraha campaign against the colonial salt tax. Gandhi led a march in attended by thousands, across India to the port of Dandi. There he was arrested by authorities for making salt from sea water. The campaign drew worldwide attention.

(1922-1924) Imprisoned by British authorities on charges of seditious conspiracy

(1919-1922) Organized satyagraha non-cooperation campaign for independence against the British against the British

(1919) President, Indian National Congress

(1919) Founder, Satyagraha League

(1915-1918) Upon returning to India, Gandhi did social work and organized communities in the countryside

(1906-1914) Began a satyagraha non-cooperation campaign for Indian rights in South Africa until his return to India

(1904) Founder, Indian Opinion journal, which supported rights for South Africa's Indian population

(1899-1902) Organizer, Indian Ambulance Corps (aided the British during the Boer War)

(1894) Founder and secretary, Natal Indian Congress (an organization dedicated to improving Indian's rights in South Africa)

(1894-1914) Private law practice, Durban and Johannesburg, South Africa

(1893-1894) Relocated to Natal, South Africa, where he worked for an Indian business firm

(1891-1893) Private law practice, Bombay and Rajkot, India

(1891) Called to the bar, London, England

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Affiliations
Indian National Congress
Awards
Mohandas Gandhi has also won numerous Awards