Mahatma Gandhi was the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule in India. He was born in 1869 in Porbandar, India and assassinated in 1948. Gandhi advocated for non-violent civil disobedience and helped organize farmers and others to protest oppressive taxation and discrimination through peaceful means. He spent time in prison for his activism and was ultimately assassinated for his leadership of the independence movement.

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Ghandi

2. Who is Ghandi?
• His name is Mahatma Ghandi
• He was the preeminent leader of Indian
independence movement in British ruled
India
• He was born on October 2nd 1869 in
Porbandar, India
• He died on January 30th 1948 – he was
assassinated (murdered)
• He is one of the most well known leaders
and inspirations in the world. He has a lot of
famous quotes.

3. Background
• At the age of 13, Ghandi was married
through his parents arrangements. His wife
was named Kasturba Ghandi.
• At the age of 18, Ghandi went to University
in London to train as an attorney.
• Upon his return to India, he organised poor
farmers and such to protest against
oppressive taxation and widespread
discrimination.

4. Imprisonment and
Death
• Ghandi was arrested on March 10th 1922
and was sentenced to six years of
imprisonment
• On January 10th 1948, Ghandi was shot and
killed on public grounds in New Delhi

5. Quotes