Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi)

Mahatma Gandhi, born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was an Indian leader known for advocating nonviolent resistance to achieve political and social change. He played a key role in India's struggle for independence from British rule by inspiring mass protests, boycotts, and civil disobedience, emphasizing truth, peace, and justice. Gandhi believed that passive resistance and moral example could influence unjust systems more effectively than violence. His philosophies influenced global movements for civil rights and freedom. Revered as the "Father of the Nation" in India, Gandhi’s dedication to nonviolence and truth continues to inspire for emphasizing compassionate, peaceful activism.