
By Dana Meachen Rau, Who HQ, Jerry Hoare (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
A leader's quest for freedom through non-violence reshapes a nation and inspires the world.
Born in British-occupied India, Gandhi studied law in London and lived in South Africa, yet his heart remained with his homeland. As he championed non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi's relentless pursuit of independence for India became a beacon of hope and peace. His journey not only liberated a nation but also ignited global movements for civil rights. How did one man's vision of freedom transform the world? Discover the story of a leader whose legacy continues to inspire.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869 in British-occupied India. Though he studied law in London and spent his early adulthood in South Africa, he remained devoted to his homeland and spent the later part of his life working to make India an independent nation. Calling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally as a symbol of hope, peace, and freedom.
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