Birth of Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal town in present-day Gujarat, India.
1869
1888
Gandhi Travels to London
In 1888, Gandhi traveled to London to study law at University College London and to train as a barrister.
1893
Gandhi in South Africa
Gandhi moved to South Africa in 1893 to work as a legal representative for an Indian firm. His experiences with racial discrimination there shaped his future activism.
1906
First Satyagraha Campaign
Gandhi organized his first Satyagraha campaign in South Africa in 1906 to protest against the Transvaal government's discriminatory policies against Indians.
1915
Return to India
Gandhi returned to India in 1915 and joined the Indian National Congress. He began to work towards Indian self-rule.
1919
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians, intensified Gandhi's resolve for Indian independence.
1920
Non-Cooperation Movement
Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920, urging Indians to withdraw from British institutions and boycott British goods.
1930
Salt March
In 1930, Gandhi led the Salt March, a 240-mile protest against the British salt tax, which became a pivotal event in the Indian independence movement.
1931
Round Table Conference
Gandhi attended the Round Table Conference in London in 1931 to discuss constitutional reforms in India, although the talks were largely unsuccessful.
1942
Quit India Movement
Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement in 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India. He was arrested and imprisoned for nearly two years.
1947
Indian Independence
India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, largely due to Gandhi's efforts and leadership in the non-violent struggle.
1948
Assassination of Gandhi
Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist who opposed Gandhi's tolerance towards Muslims.
1950
Posthumous Influence
Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence continued to influence civil rights movements globally, including the American Civil Rights Movement led by Martin Luther King Jr.
1969
Gandhi's Birth Centenary
The 100th anniversary of Gandhi's birth was celebrated worldwide, highlighting his enduring legacy and contributions to peace and non-violent resistance.
1995
Gandhi's Image on Indian Currency
In 1995, the Reserve Bank of India introduced banknotes featuring Gandhi's image, symbolizing his lasting impact on the nation.
2007
International Day of Non-Violence
The United Nations declared October 2, Gandhi's birthday, as the International Day of Non-Violence, honoring his legacy and promoting global peace.
2019
150th Birth Anniversary
In 2019, the world celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi with various events and initiatives to promote his teachings of non-violence and peace.
