Birth of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal town in present-day Gujarat, India. His parents were Karamchand Gandhi and Putlibai Gandhi.
1869
1888
Gandhi Travels to London
Mahatma Gandhi traveled to London to study law at University College London. He aimed to become a barrister and joined the Inner Temple, one of the four Inns of Court.
1893
Gandhi Moves to South Africa
Mahatma Gandhi moved to South Africa to work as a legal representative for an Indian trading firm. His experiences with racial discrimination there profoundly influenced his future activism.
1906
First Satyagraha Campaign
Mahatma Gandhi organized his first mass civil disobedience campaign, known as Satyagraha, in South Africa to protest against the Transvaal government's discriminatory policies against Indians.
1915
Return to India
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India after spending over two decades in South Africa. He soon became a prominent leader in the Indian National Congress and began advocating for Indian self-rule.
1919
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, which galvanized Mahatma Gandhi's resolve to fight for Indian independence through nonviolent means.
1920
Non-Cooperation Movement
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement, urging Indians to withdraw from British institutions, including schools, courts, and the civil service.
1930
Salt March
Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March, also known as the Dandi March, a 240-mile protest against the British salt tax. This act of civil disobedience became a pivotal moment in the Indian independence movement.
1931
Gandhi-Irwin Pact
Mahatma Gandhi signed the Gandhi-Irwin Pact with the British Viceroy, Lord Irwin, which led to the suspension of the civil disobedience movement and Gandhi's participation in the Second Round Table Conference in London.
1942
Quit India Movement
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement, demanding an end to British rule in India. He was arrested along with other leaders, and the movement faced severe repression.
1947
Independence of India
India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. Mahatma Gandhi's efforts were instrumental in achieving this milestone, although he was deeply saddened by the partition of India and Pakistan.
1948
Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist. His death was a profound loss for India and the world.
1950
Legacy and Influence
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence and civil disobedience continued to influence global leaders and movements, including the American Civil Rights Movement led by Martin Luther King Jr.
1969
Gandhi's Birth Centenary
India celebrated the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's birth, highlighting his contributions to the nation's independence and his enduring legacy.
1998
Gandhi's Influence on Global Peace Movements
The United Nations declared the decade starting from 1998 as the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's teachings.
2007
UN Declares Gandhi's Birthday as International Day of Non-Violence
The United Nations General Assembly declared October 2, Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, as the International Day of Non-Violence, honoring his legacy and promoting global peace and nonviolence.
