Mahatma Gandhi's Milestones

Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian lawyer and leader who pioneered nonviolent resistance, led India to independence from British rule, and inspired civil rights movements around the world.
1869

Birth

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India, to Karamchand Gandhi and Putlibai Gandhi.

Family October 2, 1869
1883

Marriage to Kasturba Gandhi

Married Kasturba Gandhi in a traditional arranged marriage.

Relationship May 1, 1883
1888

Studied law in London

Studied law at University College London and was called to the bar.

Education September 4, 1888 - June 12, 1891
1893

Civil rights work in South Africa

Fought for civil rights of Indians in South Africa, developing his philosophy of satyagraha.

Achievement May 24, 1893 - July 18, 1914
1894

Founded Natal Indian Congress

Founded the Natal Indian Congress to fight discrimination in South Africa.

Achievement August 22, 1894
1908

Imprisoned in South Africa

Imprisoned multiple times for civil disobedience in South Africa.

Other January 10, 1908 - November 10, 1913
1915

Returned to India

Returned to India and became a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement.

Location January 9, 1915
1920

Non-Cooperation Movement

Launched the Non-Cooperation Movement against British rule.

Achievement September 4, 1920 - February 12, 1922
1922

Imprisoned by British authorities

Imprisoned for sedition by British authorities.

Other March 10, 1922 - February 5, 1924
1930

Salt March

Led the Salt March, a pivotal act of nonviolent protest against the salt tax.

Achievement March 12, 1930 - April 6, 1930

Imprisoned during Civil Disobedience

Imprisoned during the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Other May 5, 1930 - January 26, 1931
1942

Quit India Movement

Launched the Quit India Movement, demanding an end to British rule.

Achievement August 8, 1942 - June 15, 1945
1947

India's independence

Helped lead India to independence from British rule.

Achievement August 15, 1947
1948

Assassination

Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi, India.

Other January 30, 1948