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Gandhi studies law in London
Gandhi studied law in London and meets playwright BernardShaw and social reformer Annie Besant. At this time he is also introduced to the Bible. -
Gandhi takes a job at an Indian law firm in South Africa
After being hired, Gandhi sees firsthand the racial discrimination. He starts living in Durban and begins to practise law. -
A discriminatory law is passed
A law is passed in South Africa forcing all Indians to register with the government or face punishment. Under Gandhi's leadership the Indian community pledge to defy the law and suffer the consequences. -
Gandhi becomes a leader in the India National Congress
While a leader he campaigns the idea of swaraj or "self-rule". He urges the Indian population to boycott British products. Gandhi tells the people to spin their own cotton. -
The Salt March
Gandhi leads tens of thousands of Indians on a 240 miles march to the sea to collect their salt. The march is protesting the British tax o salt. This resulted in around 60,000 people being arrested. -
An Agreement
The British and Gandhi sign the Gandhi-Irwin pact marking the end of civil disobedience. The pact involves Gandhi giving up satyagraha and the British releasing all the imprisoned and allowing Indians to make salt for domestic use. -
Gandi is imprisoned
Under the new viceroy, Gandhi is imprisoned again. While in prison he fasts to protect the British decision to segregate the so-called untouchables. The fast causes emotional upheaval in the country, and the British agree to change the policy. -
Gandhi becomes politically active
After his resignation in 1934 from a leader in the Indian National congress he becomes politically active again in early World War 2. He is demanding immediate independence as India's price for aiding Britain in the war. He is imprisoned again, from 1942-1944 -
India is free
India formally achieves independence from British rule. However, the partition into India and Pakistan greatly upsets Gandhi. Violence breaks out all over between Muslims and Hindus. Gandhi's turns to non-violence. He fasted until Delhi rioters pledge peace. -
Gandhi is assassinated
While on his way to pray in Delhi Mahatma Gandhi is killed by a young Hindu extremist. The assassin was angered by Gandhi's efforts to reconcile Hindus and Muslims.