Mahatma Gandhi's Milestones
Birth
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India, to Karamchand Gandhi and Putlibai Gandhi.
Marriage to Kasturba Gandhi
Married Kasturba Gandhi in a traditional arranged marriage.
Studied law in London
Studied law at University College London and was called to the bar.
Civil rights work in South Africa
Fought for civil rights of Indians in South Africa, developing his philosophy of satyagraha.
Founded Natal Indian Congress
Founded the Natal Indian Congress to fight discrimination in South Africa.
Imprisoned in South Africa
Imprisoned multiple times for civil disobedience in South Africa.
Returned to India
Returned to India and became a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement.
Non-Cooperation Movement
Launched the Non-Cooperation Movement against British rule.
Imprisoned by British authorities
Imprisoned for sedition by British authorities.
Salt March
Led the Salt March, a pivotal act of nonviolent protest against the salt tax.
Imprisoned during Civil Disobedience
Imprisoned during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Quit India Movement
Launched the Quit India Movement, demanding an end to British rule.
India's independence
Helped lead India to independence from British rule.
Assassination
Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi, India.