The Life of Mahatma Gandhi

Birth

Oct 2, 1869

Mahatma Gandhi was born October 2, 1869. He was born in Porbandar, which is an Indian state.

First Job

1888

Mahatma Gandhi’s first job was a lawyer. In 1888, he studied law in London at the inner temple, which was a law collage at the time.

First Son was Born

Aug 23, 1888

On August 23, 1888, Gandhi’s first son was born. He was born in Delhi, India. His name was Harilal Gandhi.

Passes Bar Exam

Jun 10, 1891

On June 10, 1891, Gandhi passes the bar exam for him to go through to other places. This happened in England.

Accepts Commission

1893

In April of 1893, Gandhi accepts commission to spend a year in South Africa. He did this because he was advising as a lawsuit for someone.

Natal Indian Congress

1894

In 1894, Gandhi elects to stay in South Africa. He also founds the Natal Indian Congress.

Arrested

Mar 10, 1922

Gandhi was arrested on March 10, 1922. He was arrested on charges of sedition by British offices in Bombay, India.

March to the Sea

Mar 12, 1930

On March 12, 1930, Gandhi begins a march to the sea to protest British monopoly on salt. It was the boldest act to ver happen against British rule in India.

Death

Jan 30, 1948

Mahatma Gandhi died January 30, 1948. He was hung to his death.

First Incident

1993

In 1893, the first incident took place for Gandhi. This happened when he was traveling on train to Pretoria at night.