Mohandas Gandhi

Often known by his title Mahātma – meaning ‘Great Soul’ – Gandhi (1869–1948) was one of the leaders of the struggle for Indian independence. Influenced by the Jain notion of ahiṃsā, his policy of peaceful non-co-operation was a key factor in the British withdrawal from India.Gandhi’s non-violent civil disobedience continues to inspire activists around the world.

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