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MAHATMA GANDHI•
~ Indian Civil Rights Leader~
Mohandas Gandhi ( 1869 - 1948) was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, 2 October, is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as the International Day of Nonviolence.
FAST FACTS:
Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize 5 times
M. K. Gandhi was responsible for the Civil Rights movement in 4 continents and 12 countries
Mahatma Gandhi corresponded with a lot of people – Tolstoy, Einstein and Hitler were among the man.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow.” Throughout his life Mahatma Gandhi did things that were inspirational, things that nobody thought he could do and made sure that he lived up to this line said by him.
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