Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869 in Gujarat, India. He was the most important leader during the Indian independence movement against British rule. Gandhi played a pivotal role through nonviolent protests like the Dandi Salt March in 1930 and advocating for the British to "Quit India" in 1942. For his leadership in India's freedom struggle and exemplifying nonviolence, Gandhi received international recognition, including being named Time magazine's Man of the Year. He is remembered for his message of nonviolence and living a simple life focused on truth and morality.