Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in the town of Porbander in the state of what is now Gujarat on 2 October 1869. He had his schooling in nearby Rajkot, where his father served as the adviser to the local ruler. Though India was then under British rule, many states were allowed self-rule in domestic and internal affairs. Rajkot was one such state. At this time, British imperialism had invaded India. Their bustle of society and their loss of individual connection to culture and values, changed the minds of many Indians, making Indians controllable and useful to the British.

In 1888 Gandhi set sail for England, where he had decided to pursue a degree in law. In London, Gandhi showed determination and single-minded pursuit of his purpose, and accomplished his objective of finishing his degree from the Inner Temple. After one year of a successful law practice, Gandhi decided to accept an offer from an Indian businessman in South Africa, Dada Abdulla, to join him as a......

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Title: Gandhi
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