The Story of Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi

A leader of the Indian independence movement known for his non-violent civil disobedience.

Satyagraha

A form of non-violent resistance or civil disobedience used by Gandhi in his campaigns.

Ahimsa

The principle of non-violence toward all living beings, a core aspect of Gandhi's philosophy.

Champaran

The first Satyagraha movement led by Gandhi in 1917, addressing the exploitation of indigo farmers.

Rowlett Act

A repressive law that Gandhi opposed, leading to the Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919.

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

A horrific event in Amritsar in 1919 where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indians.

Quit India Movement

The 1942 movement launched by Gandhi demanding an end to British rule in India.

Salt March

A 1930 protest against the British salt tax led by Gandhi, marking a significant episode of civil disobedience.

Constructive Program

Gandhi's initiative for social reforms to uplift rural India and promote self-sufficiency.

Ahmedabad Mill Strike

A significant labor uprising in 1918 where Gandhi supported workers demanding better wages.

Partition of India

The division of British India into two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, in 1947.

Civil Disobedience

The active refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government, a strategy used by Gandhi.

Non-Cooperation Movement

A mass protest against British rule in India led by Gandhi in the early 1920s.

Harijan

A term coined by Gandhi for the untouchables, meaning 'children of God'.

Khadi

Handspun cloth that became a symbol of the Indian independence movement under Gandhi.

Civil Resistance

A method of nonviolent action used by Gandhi to fight injustice without physical violence.

Truth

A fundamental principle in Gandhi's philosophy, seen as synonymous with God.

Bardoli Satyagraha

A successful farmers' protest in 1928 against increased land revenue under leadership of Gandhi.

Dandi

The coastal village where Gandhi famously marched to make salt in defiance of British laws.

Swaraj

Independence or self-rule, a key aim of Gandhi's political philosophy.

Indian National Congress

The primary political party in India which Gandhi led in the struggle for independence.

Kheda Satyagraha

A movement led by Gandhi in 1918 to support farmers in Kheda facing crop failure and tax demands.

Chauri Chaura Incident

A violent outbreak during the Non-Cooperation Movement that led Gandhi to suspend the movement.

Individual Satyagraha

A form of civil disobedience where individuals would act against injustice on their own.

Meditation

A key practice for Gandhi which he used for mental clarity and spiritual growth.

Assassination of Gandhi

Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse.

Ahmadabad Ashram

The center of Gandhi’s activities where he advocated for social reforms and self-sufficiency.