Kasturba Gandhi

Kasturba Gandhi (1869-1944) was an important figure in the Indian independence movement and the wife of Mahatma Gandhi. Born in Porbandar, India, she played a significant role in supporting her husband's nonviolent activism against British rule. Kasturba was deeply involved in social issues, including women's rights and education. She helped organize protests and was often imprisoned alongside Gandhi. Kasturba's dedication to her family's vision and her commitment to social justice made her a respected leader in her own right, contributing to India's struggle for freedom and the promotion of civil rights.