Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
The face of Gandhi in old age—smiling, wearing glasses, and with a white sash over his right shoulder
Born 2 October 1869
Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, British India
 
Died 30 January 1948 (aged 78)
New Delhi, Dominion of India
Cause of death Assassination by shooting
Resting place Cremated at Rajghat, Delhi.
28.6415°N 77.2483°E
Nationality Indian
Other names Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu, Gandhiji
Alma mater Samaldas College, Bhavnagar,
Inner Temple, London
Known for Prominent figure of Indian independence movement,
propounding the philosophy of Satyagraha and Ahimsa
advocating non-violence,
pacifism
Religion Hinduism
Spouse Kasturba Gandhi                        
Children Harilal
Manilal
Ramdas
Devdas
Child who died in infancy
Parents Putlibai Gandhi (Mother)
Karamchand Gandhi (Father)
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