Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (jan 1, 1869 – jan 1, 1948)
Description:
A remarkable and charismatic leader. In 1893 he went to South Africa, part of the British empire, to accept a position with an Indian firm and there he quickly became involved in organizing the local Indian community against a system of racial segregation that made Indians second-class citizens. Gandhi returned to India in 1915. where he became active in Indian politicsAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1869
jan 1, 1948
~ 79 years