Mahatma Gandhi

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  • Birth

    Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar

  • Married

    At 13 years old, he married Kasturba
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    London

    Studies law

  • Job

    Indian law firm. Faces racial discrimination

  • National Indian Congress

    Founded this for Indian rights
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    Discriminatory law passed

    All Indians to register with the provincial government or be punished. Eventually abolished
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    Indian National Congress

    Becomes leader
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    Imprisonment

    Launched noncooperation campaign

  • Leads Protest

    Tens of thousands Indians 240 mile march to collect own salt. Protest against British tax on salt

  • Resigned as leader

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    Imprisonment

    In WW2 demands independence as India's price for aiding Britain in the war

  • India Independence

    Rioting between Muslims and Hindus breaks out. Gandhi fasts until Delhi rioters pledge peace.

  • Death

    Gandhi is killed by young Hindu fanatic, who's angry at him for trying to reconcile Hindus and Muslims, while on his way to prayer in Delhi.