Rīgas 34.vidusskola

1. MAHATMA
GANDHI

2. FAMILY
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more
known as ‘Mahatma’ (meaning ‘Great
Soul’) was born in Porbandar, Gujarat,
in North West India, on 2nd October
1869 and died by shooting on January
30, 1948.

3. FAMILY
• His father was the
Chief Minister of
Porbandar, and his
mother’s religious
devotion.

4. FAMILY
• Born into a privileged caste,
Gandhi was fortunate to receive
a comprehensive education, but
proved a mediocre student. In
May 1883, aged 13, Gandhi was
married to Kasturba Makhanji, a
girl also aged 13,

5. BACKGROUND
• Mahatma Gandhi was a political
and spiritual leader in India and
played a key role in the Indian
independence movement. Gandhi
developed the novel technique of
non-violent agitation, which he
called "Satyagraha",

6. BACKGROUND
• He is known for his non-violent civil
disobedience in India and South Africa.
Through Gandhi's efforts, India finally
gained its freedom on August 15, 1947.
• The nation mourned for him after he was
killed on January 30, 1948. The United
Nations' (UN) International Day of Non-
Violence is also held on October 2 each
year to coincide with Mahatma Gandhi's
birthday.

7. LINKS
• http://www.history.co.uk/biographies/mahatma-gandhi
• https://www.reference.com/world-view/did-gandhi-fight-dc64043f3527afd3
• https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/india/mahatma-gandhi-jayanti