Mahatma Gandhi, byname of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (born October 2, 1869, Porbandar, India—died January 30, 1948, Delhi), Indian lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer who became the leader of the nationalist movement against the British rule of India.

Born: October 2, 1869 Porbandar India

Notable Family Members: spouse Kasturba Ga...

Died: January 30, 1948 (aged 78) Delhi India