1869 — 1948 · Father of the Nation
Mahatma Gandhi
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
Gandhi helped turn India's independence movement into a mass struggle through truth and non-violence, while millions of people and many other leaders also carried the cause. Explore his complete story.
Born
2 October 1869, Porbandar, Gujarat
Full name
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Known as
Mahatma · Bapu · Father of the Nation
Died
30 January 1948, New Delhi
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His life, his long march to freedom, what he achieved, and the photographs and words he left behind.
Life Story
From a shy boy in Porbandar to London law student, South African barrister and the conscience of a nation.
ExploreFreedom Journey
Champaran, Kheda, Non-Cooperation, the Dandi Salt March, Quit India — every milestone on the road to Azadi.
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Ideas & Philosophy
Satyagraha, ahimsa, swaraj, swadeshi, education and the constructive programme in Gandhi's own thought.
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Photo Gallery
Rare, real photographs of Gandhi — the Salt March, the spinning wheel, with Nehru, and his final memorial.
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Family & Personal Life
His parents, Kasturba, four sons, ashram household, daily disciplines and the difficult private life behind the public figure.
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Books & Journalism
Hind Swaraj, his autobiography, Indian Opinion, Young India, Harijan and the vast Collected Works.
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People & Places
The allies, critics, leaders, ashrams, prisons and campaign sites that shaped Gandhi's life and India's freedom struggle.
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Complete Archive
Browse every section, including achievements, carefully sourced quotations and further reading.
Explore"Truth is God."
— Mahatma Gandhi