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Birth
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is Born in Gujarat, India. His mother believed in the Jain traditions of the region. He absorbed early influences that would later play a huge role in his adult life. -
High School
Gandi did not perform well in high school. He was a mediocre student. Later in life he went on to read the Bible and Tolstoy. -
1885
Gandi's father died when he was only 16 years old. -
Law Firm
Gandi accepted a job at an Indian law firm in Durban, South Africa. -
Satyagraha
The government concedes to Gandi's non-violent way to resolve issues. -
Sedition
Gandi was imprisoned for sedition from March 22, 1922 - January 1924. -
President
Gandi became the president of the Indian National Congress. -
Independence
The Declaration of Independence in India is published. -
Salt March
From March 12- April 6, 1931 Gandi leads the Salt March to the sea. -
Round Table
The round table conference is held in London. Gandi resigned as president in protest in 1934 over the use of non-violence as an expedient. -
Imprisoned again
Gandi is imprisoned again and held without trial. -
Fasting
From September 20-25 1932 Gandi fasts in prison to protest the treatment of the untouchables. -
Parliament
The Government of India Act passes British Parliament and is implemented in India. This is the first move towards independence. -
Aga Khan's Palace
From August 13, 1942 - May 6, 1944 Gandi was imprisoned in Aga Khan's palace. -
Katsurbai
The death of Katsurbai, Gandi's wife. -
Death
Gandi was assassinated in New Delhi, India.
