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Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a city on the west coast of India. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was a wealthy merchant. Gandhi was educated at the local Hindu school and then at the Rajkumar College in Rajkot, where he studied law. In 1891, he married Kasturabai. In 1893, Gandhi began working as a lawyer in South Africa. In 1896, he moved to Johannesburg, and in 1899 he began working as the secretary of the Indian National Congress. In 1906, he was elected president of the Congress. In 1915, Gandhi led a peaceful protest against British rule in India. The following year, he was arrested and sentenced to six years in prison. In 1920, he was released and returned to India. In 1931, Gandhi led India's successful campaign for independence from Britain. He was elected the first Prime Minister of India, and he served in that position until his death on January 30, 1948. Gandhi was a devout Hindu and a committed pacifist. He is best known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, which he developed to oppose British colonialism in India. His teachings have been influential in the development of nonviolent activism throughout the world. Gandhi has been the subject of many biographical films, and he has been awarded numerous honors and medals, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948. The name Gandhi is derived from the Indian word gandhi, meaning 'worthy of honor.' The name is also sometimes spelled Gandhiji. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Sanskrit word gandha, meaning 'fragrance.' The name may also be derived from the Hindi word gand, meaning 'cow.' The name may also be derived from the Sanskrit word gandha, meaning 'a kind of dye.' The name Gandhi is also sometimes spelled Gandhiji. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Sanskrit word gandha, meaning 'a kind of dye.' The name may also be derived from the Hindi word gand, meaning 'cow.' The name may also be derived from the Sanskrit word gandha, meaning 'worthy of honor.'
