(Festival) 2 October : India is Celebrating Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

  • Born : October 2, 1869(1869-10-02) Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, British India
  • Died : January 30, 1948 (aged 78) New Delhi, Union of India
  • Cause of death :  Assassination
  • Resting place : Rajghat in New Delhi
  • Nationality :  Indian
  • Other names : Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu, Gandhiji
  • Alma mater : University College London
  • Known for : Prominent Figure of Indian Independence Movement Propounding the philosophy of Satyagraha and Ahimsa
  • Religious beliefs : Hinduism Spouse(s) Kasturba Gandhi
  • Children : Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, Devdas
  • Parents : Putlibai Gandhi (Mother), Karamchand Gandhi (Father)
    Source: wikipedia.org

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