This PPT states about Mahatma Gandhi's history

1. Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of India’s non-violent
independence movement against British rule and in
South Africa who advocated for the civil rights of
Indians. Born in Porbandar, India, Gandhi studied law
and organized boycotts against British institutions in
peaceful forms of civil disobedience. He was killed by a
fanatic in 1948.

3.  Mahatma Gandhi won his first battle of civil disobedience
in India at Champaran.
 Gandhi was runner up to Einstein in time’s person of the
century
 Founded the Natal Indian Congress
 Championed Satyagraha and the Non-Cooperation
Movement in India
 Champion women’s rights and empowerment
 He was instrumental in breaking the hold Britain had on
India

4.  He was a huge football fan and during his stay in South
Africa, formed two football clubs - one in Johannesburg
and the other in Pretoria.
 Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times
- 1937, 1938, 1939, 1947, and, finally, a few days before he
was murdered in January 1948 – but he never won.
 In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi was the Time Magazine Man of
the Year.

5. His tragic death on January 30th, 1948, plunged the entire nation
into the gloom. He was assassinated by a Hindu frantic. His
death was the greatest blow to the forces of peace and
democracy. The memorable words of Lord Mountbatten are
worth quoting, “India, indeed the world, will not see the likes of
him perhaps for centuries.” His death left a great vacuum in the
life of the nation. His birthday 2nd October is commemorated as
‘Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in Indian, and worldwide as
the ‘International Day of Non-violence’.
The whole world still loves and respects this veteran of the
twentieth century who has left an indelible mark on the sands of
time.