Mahatma Gandhi, as he is most commonly referred to, was instrumental in liberating India from the clutches of the British. Every year, his birthday is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India, and also observed as the International Day of Nonviolence. Gandhi is known by different names, such as Mahatma (a great soul), Bapuji (endearment for father in Gujarati) and Father of the Nation. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an eminent freedom activist and an influential political leader who played a dominant role in India's struggle for independence. Professions: Lawyer, politician, activist, writerĬhildren: Harilal Gandhi, Manilal Gandhi, Ramdas Gandhi and Devdas Gandhi Place of Birth: Porbandar, British India (now Gujarat)
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