The Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi

  • Gandhi is Born

    Gandhi is Born
    Mahatma Gandhi is born near Bombay.
  • Gandhi gets Married

    Gandhi gets Married
    Gandhi Marries at only 13 years old
  • Gandhi Studies Abroad

    Gandhi Studies Abroad
    Mahatma Gandhi breaks tradition and goes to study in London.
  • Gandhi Returns

    Gandhi Returns
    After 2 years abroad, Gandhi returns home to Bombay.
  • Gandhi Leaves India

    Gandhi Leaves India
    Finding no success in Bombay, Mahatma Gandhi travels to South Africa
  • The Natal Indian Congress is Born

    The Natal Indian Congress is Born
    Gandhi saw that Indians were treated as lesser beings in India, Britain, and South Africa. Gandhi forms the congress to push for Indian Rights.
  • Gandhi Helps South Africa

    Gandhi Helps South Africa
    During the Boer War, Gandhi helped create an ambulance corps to serve the British Empire.
  • Gandhi Helps Out South Africa (Again)

    Gandhi Helps Out South Africa (Again)
    Gandhi gives support to Britain during the Zulu revolt.
  • Gandhi Revolts

    Gandhi Revolts
    Later in 1906, Gandhi decides not to obey any anti-again law.
  • Indian National Congress

    Indian National Congress
    The Indian National Congress declares Independence from Britain.
  • Salt March

    Salt March
    In protest of a British tax on salt, Gandhi leads a group of protesters over 200 kilometers to collect their own salt from the sea.
  • Ghandi Imprisoned

    Ghandi Imprisoned
    Gandhi was imprisoned once again for his efforts
  • India Gains Independence

    India Gains Independence
    After 41 years of being arrested, protesting, and traveling, India finally gains independence from Britain.
  • Ghandi Dies

    Ghandi Dies
    Gandhi is assassinated only one year after India's independence.