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    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

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    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar‚ a coastal town which was then part of the Bombay Presidency‚ British India. He was born in his ancestral home‚ now known as Kirti Mandir. His father‚ Karamchand Gandhi was Hindu Modh Baniya (1822–1885)‚ served as the divan minister) of Porbander state‚ a small princely salute state in the Kathiawar Agency of British India.His grandfather was Uttamchand Gandhi‚ also called Utta Gandhi. His mother‚ Putlibai‚ who was from a Pranami

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    What are three principles of Gandhian nonviolence? Explain how Gandhi used these effectively in his campaign to end unfair British rule in India. Then‚ briefly describe at least two individuals who have used Gandhian philosophy to make social change‚ showcasing the strategies they used and their successes. Three of Gandhian principles include‚ Ahimsa the Sanskrit word for non-injury‚ or nonviolence‚ a central value of Gandhi’s belief and leadership. The concept of Ahimsa was used to challenge political

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    Gandhi a Way of Life

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    Gandhian Religion- A way of life Gandhian Religion- A way of life Mahatma Gandhi is known as the father of India. He is remembered not as the freedom fighter but as the one who led India on the path of Independence. He is remembered for the contribution and devotion towards mankind. Gandhian Religion is comprised of three important principles: Nonviolence‚ Faith and Truth‚ which are also the hallmarks of Gandhian Doctrine. Many years have gone by but the luster of the Gandhian Religion remains

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    Patriot‚ politician and nation-builder: these words are used to describe the legendary Mahatma Gandhi. However‚ he is so much more. His childhood is unclear‚ but inspirational. His work is well known‚ and heartwarming. But most of all‚ his words are true and dig deep into the mind‚ soul and heart. According to Gandhi’s life in 5000 words‚ Gandhi was born on October 2nd‚ 1869 into a middle class family of Vaishya caste. He was not born a “genius” as many claim he was. Though there is little evidence

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    Gandhi A true leader

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    Mahatma Gandhi: A true leader I really inspired from the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi who has been a great personality. He was the person who led to the Indian Independency in 1947. He has become a true inspiration to most of the leaders worldwide. In 1893‚ Gandhi was graduated from law school. His search for work led him to go South Africa. He was been discriminated and beaten. These acts changed his life. He got inspired to fight for the rights of Indian Community in South Africa. His leadership

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    DOES GANDHI MATTER

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    DOES GANDHI MATTER Mahatma Gandhi ‚as we all know‚ is one of the greatest sons of the Indian soil. He is the father of the nation and the maker of the modern independent republic of India. A lean‚ frail‚ ’half-naked fakir’ – armed with a wooden staff and simple dignity of a human being‚ he fought against the greatest empire‚ the world has known. Albert Einstein has said about him "Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this in flesh and blood walked upon this earth". As a man

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    During the occupation of India by the British‚ Mohandas Gandhi was seen as a spiritual leader and a key political figure. When Gandhi first worked in South Africa‚ he observed that many innocent people faced discrimination and prejudice from the British. When he returned to India‚ he was determined to help in the struggle to gain independence for India. Gandhi felt that it was his responsibility to fight for his people‚ but by exercising compromise and non-violence. He lived his life by negotiation

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    Essay on Mahatma Gandhi

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    ESSAY ON MAHATMA GANDHI Mahatma Gandhi was born in the Porbandar city of Gujarat in october 2nd‚ 1869. His father name is Karamchand Gandhi‚ the diwan of Porbandar‚ and his wife‚ Putlibai. Since his mother was a Hindu of the Pranami Vaishnava order‚ Gandhi learned the tenets of non-injury to living beings‚ vegetarianism‚ fasting‚ mutual tolerance‚ etc‚ at a very tender age. Mohandas was married at the age of 13 to Kasturba Makhanji and had four sons. He passed the matriculation exam at Samaldas

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    Gandhi vs. Kemal

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    Compare and contrast Mustafa Kemal with Mohandas Gandhi‚ explain their similarities and differences. In 1918‚ the Ottoman Turks were already independent‚ and consequently the allies (the United States‚ Great Britain‚ and France) wanted to make them pay. They were going to divide the Turkish territory among themselves. These were the conditions in Turkey at the time. The Turks’ feelings about being split up between the allies and the Greeks were very simple. Obviously they didn’t agree. They

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    Why Is Gandhi Unjust

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    Mahatama Gandhi is well known as the father of the Indian independence movement. During his lifetime Gandhi spent 20 years in South Africa working to end discrimination. He demonstrated a non-violent way of protesting against injustices. While in India‚ Gandhi’s simple lifestyle drew him to people. He spent the remaining years of his life working persistently to remove British rule from India as well as to better the lives of India’s poorest classes. Despite Gandhi’s appeal for peace‚ his life ended

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