Mahatma Gandhi debatably one of the most influential individuals of all time. A man of peace and people, he was a major political and spiritual leader to India and the Indian Independence Movement. Believing in Non-Violence and truth in even the most extreme of situations, he had a profound impact on the world of his time showing many that violence was not the way to solve anything. He lived on a simple vegetarian diet and even made his own clothes, he led numerous marches against unfair taxes and acts, and over his years was imprisoned numerous times. This essay will go over a rough look at the life of Gandhi from Early life to his assassination.
Gandhi was born in Porbandar on October 2, 1869 as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, he was given the first name Mahatma meaning, "Great Soul" later in life by his followers. His father Karamchand Gandhi, was the prime minister of Porbandar. Throughout his younger years in life he was never a very advanced student and was never to......
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