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Birth of Gandhi
Gandhi was born in Porbander in western India.
Gandhi's parents were Karmachand Gandhi, the dewan (governor) of the western Indian region of Porbandar, and his fourth wife Putlibai. -
Gandhi leaves for England to study law
He wanted to be a doctor, but his parents pushed him into the law.They wanted him to follow in his father's footsteps. Also, their religion forbade vivisection, which is part of medical training. -
Outbreak of Boer War (1899-1901) in South Africa
Gandhi organizes an ambulance corps for the British. -
Gandhi is arrested and sentenced to two months in prison.
He was arrested for refusing to Carry an Obligatory ID Card in South Africa -
Gandhi arrested again
He spent a month in jail for being unable to show his registration -
Gandhi and Smuts reach an agreement
They reached an argeement ending the protests -
Gandhi sails to England
He gets there just as the outbreak of World War 1 -
Gandhi returns home to India
He receives a hero's welcome -
Amritsar Massacre
Under General Dyer, British troops slaughter Indian protesters -
Gandhi arrested again
He was arrested for sedition. -
·Gandhi publishes the Declaration of Independence of India
The Declaration gives te citizens of England laws to abide by. -
·Gandhi is arrested for violating the Salt Laws
non-cooperation movements break out across India. -
Gandhi Fasts
Gandhi fasts in prison to protest the treatment of the untouchables -
Congress leaders are arrested
Gandhi is imprisoned in the Aga Khan's palace. -
Gandhi is assassinated
Assassinated by Nathuram Vinayuk Godse, a Hindu nationalist.
