He was a prominent leader.
He participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.

He was born in Porbandar, India, in 1869.
He studied law in England and was introduced to non-violence and civil disobedience in London.
Gandhi’s activism began in South Africa.

There he experienced racial discrimination and advocated for Indian immigrants’ rights.
His commitment to nonviolent resistance marked the beginning of his lifelong commitment to social and political change.
In 1915, Gandhi led India’s independence struggle and became the leader of the Indian National Congress.

His philosophy, ahimsa, influenced numerous movements for social justice and freedom.