Ghandi

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Who is Ghandi?• His name is Mahatma Ghandi• He was the preeminent leader of Indian

independence movement in British ruled India

• He was born on October 2nd 1869 in Porbandar, India

• He died on January 30th 1948 – he was assassinated (murdered)

• He is one of the most well known leaders and inspirations in the world. He has a lot of famous quotes.

Background• At the age of 13, Ghandi was married

through his parents arrangements. His wife was named Kasturba Ghandi.

• At the age of 18, Ghandi went to University in London to train as an attorney.

• Upon his return to India, he organised poor farmers and such to protest against oppressive taxation and widespread discrimination.

Imprisonment and Death• Ghandi was arrested on March 10th 1922

and was sentenced to six years of imprisonment

• On January 10th 1948, Ghandi was shot and killed on public grounds in New Delhi

Quotes“Be the change that you want to see in the world.”

“An eye for an eye only ends up making the world blind.”

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”“Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it.”