Shri Mahatma Gandhi
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| Mahatma Gandhi |
Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd October, 1869 at Porebandar in Gujrat. His full name was Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi. He got his primary education at Rajkot. He was married at the age of thirteen with Kasturba. He was truthful from his childhood.
After passing Matric examination he was sent to England for passing L.L.B examination. After returning from England he started his career as a lawyer at Bombay. He went to South Africa to plead a case. There he was disgraced. He started Satyagraha there and won the first battle.
After staying for several years in Africa Gandhiji returned to India and jumped into the freedom struggle. He was soon the most respected leader of the India. He alwys led the struggle on non-violent lines. He led so many satyagrahas and was sent to jail several times. In 1942 he started 'Quit India Movement'. Under his able leadership our country got freedom on 15 August 1947. He was killed by Nathu Ram Godse on January 30, 1948.