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    about a hero who helped the Indians. He might not be worldwide, but his name is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi known as Mahatma Gandhi. Background: Interested in what was Mahatma Gandhi 's background? I’m glad to tell you your answer. Mahatma was born on October 2, 1869. What city and state? It was Porbandar, Kathiawar, a city in India. A woman named Putlibai which was his mother and his father was named Karamchand Gandhi. Let me tell you what their occupations were. Putlibai was very religious,

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    behind. However, no one has come close to leaving one behind the way Mohandas Gandhi did. Gandhi is known as a legend by the people of India because he led their country to freedom from British rule. During this time, Britain was one of the most powerful nations and most heavily armed group of men. The biography, Gandhi The Man, His People, And The Empire , written by Gandhi’s grandson, explains from a family perspective how Gandhi was a powerful leader that conducted peaceful protest with non-violence

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    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi: The Father of India “Generations to come, it may be”, Einstein once said about Gandhi, “will scarcely believe that such one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon earth.” Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more commonly known as “Mahatma” (meaning “Great Soul”) was a spiritual leader of India during the Indian independence movement, who was born on 2 October 1869. He was the pioneer of Satyagraha – resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience, firmly founded upon

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    What Makes A Hero?

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    because being a hero is not a one-time thing, so one cannot just do something good for a day and call themself heroes. Being a hero means loving what you do. It means getting up in the morning, ready to help people in any way possible, everyday. Mohandas Gandhi is a hero because he was helpful, had leadership and

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    A Walk To Remember by Gandhi In India’s history, many men and women have stepped forward to leave a legacy behind. However, no one has come close to leaving one behind the way Mohandas Gandhi did. Gandhi was known as a legend by the people of India because he led their country to freedom from British rule. During this time, Britain was one of the most powerful nations and most heavily armed group of men. The biography, Gandhi The Man, His People, And The Empire , written by Gandhi’s grandson, explains

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    days Mahatma Gandhi was the primary leader of India’s independence movement and also the architect of a form of non-violent civil disobedience that would influence the world. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Gandhi, was born to Putlibai on October 2nd, 1869 in Porabandar,India. His father, Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi served as the Diwan chief minister of Porbandar state. The Indian classics, especially the stories of and king Harishchandra, had a great impact on Gandhi in his childhood

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    Gandhi Obstacles

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    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a historic leader of Indian nationalism, was one of the greatest national leaders of the twentieth century. Rosenberg (2012) stated “Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India, on October 2, 1869” (Biography of Mahatma Gandhi). His family came from the traditional caste of grocers and moneylenders (the name Gandhi means "grocer"). His father was the dewan (chief minister) of Porbandar, and his mother was an adherent of a religion in which ideas of nonviolence and vegetarianism

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    Gandhi the Great! Early life Mahatma Gandhi led one of the biggest movements in the world and inspired others, therefore many people might not have the privileges that they have today if it weren't for him. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born October 2nd, 1869 in Porbandar (Source #2). He was in a Orthodox belief system (Source #3). He born into a family of the Hindu merchant class (Source #3). His father was a prime minister for a couple of small native states. (Source #2). At the age of

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    the greats: Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi was known for his quiet, servantly form of leadership that had an immense impact on the world. It is said that Gandhi was the greatest servant leader in history, second only to Christ. In order to see the leadership of this man, the story of his life must be outlined. Mahatma Gandhi (born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi) was born on October 2nd, 1869 in Porbandar, India. His mother, Putibai, was a very religious woman. His father, Karamchand, was the chief minister

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    arrest, never say anything in anger and even help officials of the opposition when they were hurt. Gandhi firmly believed that violence only leads to

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