Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian Freedom Movement
Gandhi and The
Indian Freedom
Movement"
Dr. Sahidujjaman Khan
Assistant Professor
Department of History
Tarakeswar Degree College
Introduction
•
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as
Mahatma Gandhi, played a pivotal role in
India's freedom movement.
•
His philosophy of nonviolence (ahimsa) and
civil disobedience inspired millions and
became the guiding principles of the
movement.
Early Life and Influences
•
Gandhi was born in 1869 in
Porbandar, Gujarat, India.
•
His family and upbringing,
influenced by Jainism,
instilled in him a strong
sense of morality and
spirituality.
Experience in South Africa
•
Gandhi spent 20 years in
South Africa, where he
faced racial discrimination
and fought for the rights of
the Indian community.
•
These experiences shaped
his political consciousness
and provided the
foundation for his future
activism.
Return to India
•
Gandhi returned to India in 1915 and became
actively involved in various social and political
issues.
•
He aimed to unite the diverse Indian
population and emphasized nonviolent
resistance as a means to achieve freedom.
Champaran Satyagraha
•
The Champaran Satyagraha, launched in 1917,
was one of Gandhi's first major movements in
India.
•
He fought for the rights of indigo farmers and
successfully challenged the oppressive British
landlords.
Noncooperation Movement
•
The Noncooperation Movement was initiated
by Gandhi in 1920 as a response to the
Jallianwala Bagh massacre and other British
injustices.
•
It involved mass civil disobedience and
boycotts of British institutions, aiming to
weaken British rule.
Salt March
•
The Salt March, also known as the Dandi
March, took place in 1930 as a protest against
the British salt tax.
•
Gandhi and thousands of followers marched
to the coastal village of Dandi, making salt
from seawater in defiance of the law.
Quit India Movement
•
The Quit India Movement was launched by
Gandhi in 1942, demanding an end to British
rule in India.
•
It sparked widespread protests and civil
disobedience, leading to mass arrests and
repression by the British authorities.
India's Independence and Gandhi's Legacy
•
Summarize the key points discussed in the
presentation, highlighting Gandhi's leadership
and his impact on the Indian freedom
movement.
•
Encourage further exploration of Gandhi's
principles of nonviolence and civil
disobedience.
Conclusion
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, played a pivotal role in India's freedom movement with his philosophy of nonviolence and civil disobedience. Born in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, Gandhi's experiences in South Africa and return to India in 1915 shaped his activism. He led movements like the Champaran Satyagraha, Noncooperation Movement, and the Salt March, all aimed at challenging British rule and advancing India towards independence.
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Gandhi and The Indian Freedom Movement" Dr. Sahidujjaman Khan Assistant Professor Department of History Tarakeswar Degree College
Introduction Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, played a pivotal role in India's freedom movement. His philosophy of nonviolence (ahimsa) and civil disobedience inspired became the guiding movement. millions and the principles of
Early Life and Influences Gandhi was born in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, India. His family and upbringing, influenced by Jainism, instilled in him a strong sense of morality and spirituality.
Experience in South Africa Gandhi spent 20 years in South Africa, where he faced racial discrimination and fought for the rights of the Indian community. These experiences shaped his political consciousness and provided foundation for his future activism. the
Return to India Gandhi returned to India in 1915 and became actively involved in various social and political issues. He aimed to unite population and emphasized resistance as a means to achieve freedom. the diverse Indian nonviolent
Champaran Satyagraha The Champaran Satyagraha, launched in 1917, was one of Gandhi's first major movements in India. He fought for the rights of indigo farmers and successfully challenged the oppressive British landlords.
Noncooperation Movement The Noncooperation Movement was initiated by Gandhi in 1920 as a response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and other British injustices. It involved mass civil disobedience and boycotts of British institutions, aiming to weaken British rule.
Salt March The Salt March, also known as the Dandi March, took place in 1930 as a protest against the British salt tax. Gandhi and thousands of followers marched to the coastal village of Dandi, making salt from seawater in defiance of the law.
Quit India Movement The Quit India Movement was launched by Gandhi in 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India. It sparked widespread protests and civil disobedience, leading to mass arrests and repression by the British authorities.
India's Independence and Gandhi's Legacy India finally gained independence in 1947, but the struggle was not without sacrifices. Gandhi's leadership nonviolence played a crucial role in achieving freedom. He left a lasting legacy as a symbol of peaceful resistance, inspiring movements for freedom and human rights worldwide. and philosophy of
Conclusion Summarize the key points discussed in the presentation, highlighting Gandhi's leadership and his impact on the Indian freedom movement. Encourage further exploration of Gandhi's principles of nonviolence disobedience. and civil
