Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

On the ocation of Gandhi jayanti i selutes the father of nation, Bapu

Born: 2 October 1869

Died: 30 January 1948 (aged 78)

Nationality: Indian

Other names: Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu
Known for:Prominent Figure of Indian Independence Movement

Propounding the philosophy of Satyagraha and Ahimsa
Spouse:Kasturba Gandhi
Children:  Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, Devdas
Parents: Putlibai Gandhi (Mother)

               Karamchand Gandhi (Father)



Contents:
1 Early life and background
2 Civil rights movement in South Africa (1893–1914)
    2.1 Racism and controversy
    2.2 Role in Zulu War of 1906
3 Struggle for Indian Independence (1915–1945)
    3.1 Role in World War I
    3.2 Champaran and Kheda
    3.3 Non-cooperation
    3.4 Salt Satyagraha (Salt March)
    3.5 World War II and Quit India
4 Partition of India
5 Assassination
6 Principles, practices and beliefs
    6.1 Truth
    6.2 Nonviolence
    6.3 Vegetarianism
    6.4 Nai Talim, Basic Education
    6.5 Brahmacharya
    6.6 Simplicity
    6.7 Faith
    6.8 Swaraj
7 Literary works
8 Legacy and depictions in popular culture
    8.1 Followers and influence
    8.2 National holidays
    8.3 Awards
    8.4 Film and literature
    8.5 Gandhi Temple
9 See also
10 Notes
    10.1 Further reading
11 External links

For further information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohandas_Karamchand_Gandhi
http://www.mkgandhi.org/
www.kamat.com/mmgandhi/gandhi.htm
http://www.gandhiinstitute.org/