Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt March from March 12th-April 5th (From Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi)
Mahatma (Great Soul) Gandhi (1869-1948)
He’s considered to be the father of his country. He was the leader of the Indian nationalist movement against British rule.
He’s internationally esteemed for his doctrine of non-violence to achieve political and social progress.
The Indian people had disliked British rule since the 10th centenary. There were campaigns of civil disobedience and non-cooperation with the British by some members of the Indian congress party for example Nehru. They took up the cause of home rule in 1917 and were guided in their campaign by Mahatma (Muhandas). He encouraged the boycotting of British goods and non-payment of taxes, he also encouraged passive, or non-violent, resistance to the British.
In early 1930 Gandhi, Nehru and the congress made a call for purna swarag, or complete independence from British rule.
Gandhi wrote a letter which he addressed to Lord......
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