Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2nd October 1869 - 30th January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and spiritual leader of India during the Indian independence movement. He pioneered satyagraha—resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience, a philosophy firmly founded upon ahimsa, or total non-violence, which helped India to gain independence, and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Gandhi is often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi or "Great Soul” and in India also as Bapu or "Father". He is officially honoured in India as the Father of the Nation; his birthday, 2nd October, is commemorated there as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as the International Day of Non-Violence.