Gandhi

By Tessa S
  • Gandhi was born.

  • At 13 he was married to Kasturba Makhanji.

  • Gandhi travels to England to study law at University College London.

  • He is called to the bar in England and returns to India to practice law.

  • Gandhi moves to South Africa to work for an Indian firm.

  • He launches his first major civil disobedience campaign in South Africa, protesting against the Asiatic Registration Act.

  • He establishes the Tolstoy Farm near Johannesburg.

  • Gandhi leads the Indian community in a nonviolent protest against discriminatory laws in South Africa.

  • Gandhi returns to India after a successful campaign in South Africa.

  • After he returns to India he becomes a prominent leader in the Indian National Congress.

  • He leads a campaign against the British colonial government in Champaran, Bihar, fighting for indigo farmer's rights.

  • The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurs, where British troop kill hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians.

  • Gandhi launches the Non Cooperation Movement, urging Indians to boycott British goods.

  • Gandhi becomes the leader of the Indian National Congress.

  • He leads the Salt March, a 240 mile protest against the British monopoly on salt.

  • He attends the Round Table Conference in London to talk about Indian self rule. He goes back to India when no agreement is reached.

  • Gandhi begins a fast unto death in protest against the British decision to separate untouchables.

  • The Government of India Act of 1935 is passed.

  • He launches the Quit India Movement, calling for immediate withdrawal of British rule from India. The British respond by arresting Gandhi.

  • Gandhi is released from prison and resumes his campaign for independence.

  • India gains independence on August 15, but it is divided into two countries; India and Pakistan.

  • Gandhi is distressed by the partition and advocates for peace and reconciliation between Hindus and Muslims.

  • Gandhi is assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.