The Life of Mohandas Gandhi By natebucci12 Oct 2, 1869 Mohandas K. Gandhi is born in Porbandar, British India Period: Oct 2, 1869 to Jan 30, 1948 The Life of Mohandas Gandhi Sep 4, 1888 Ghandi, at the age of 18, goes to London to study law. Ghandi, at the age of 18, goes to London to study law. Jun 10, 1891 Ghandi passes the bar exam in England Apr 12, 1893 Ghandi accepts commision to practice law in South Africa Jan 11, 1908 Gandhi sentenced two months in prison for the first time Oct 10, 1908 He is arrested again and spends one month in jail Nov 13, 1913 Gandhi leads a peaceful march in protest of a racist poll tax and marriage laws Jan 9, 1915 Gandhi returns home to India and recieves a hero's welcome Apr 13, 1919 Amritsar massacre occurs, British troops slaughter Indian protesters. Aug 1, 1920 Gandhi calls for a period of non-cooperation with India Jan 26, 1930 Gandhi publishes the Declaration of Independence of India Mar 12, 1931 Gandhi leads the Salt March to the sea Sep 20, 1932 Gandhi fasts in prison in protest against the treatment of untouchables Jun 13, 1944 Gandhi meets with Muhammed Ali Jinnah, but is unable to work out an agreement that will keep India whole Aug 15, 1947 India's independence is official thanks to hard work by Gandhi Jan 30, 1948 Gandhi is assassinated by Nathuram Godse