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Mohandas Gandhi

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  • Gandhi was born on this day in Porbandar, India.

    Gandhi was born on this day in Porbandar, India.

  • At 13 years old, Gandhi is married to Kasturbai Makhanji.

    At 13 years old, Gandhi is married to Kasturbai Makhanji.

  • Gandhi's first child was born, but only survived a few days.

    Gandhi's first child was born, but only survived a few days.

  • Gandhi went to London, England to study law.

    Gandhi went to London, England to study law.

  • Gandhi left London to return to India.

    Gandhi left London to return to India.

  • Gandhi accepts a job, at an Indian firm, in South Africa.

    Gandhi accepts a job, at an Indian firm, in South Africa.

  • Gandhi organizes his first non-violence protest against anti-Indian laws in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    Gandhi organizes his first non-violence protest against anti-Indian laws in Johannesburg, South Africa.

  • Gandhi is imprisoned in South Africa.

    Gandhi is imprisoned in South Africa.

  • Gandhi returns from South Africa to live in India.

    Gandhi returns from South Africa to live in India.

  • Gandhi was tried for sedition and sentenced to 6 years in jail.

    Gandhi was tried for sedition and sentenced to 6 years in jail.

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    Salt March

    Gandhi marched from Ahmedabad to Dandi (241 miles), protesting against the tax on salt. to make his own salt. Thousands joined him in the march.
  • Gandhi is sent to jail for the Salt March.

    Gandhi is sent to jail for the Salt March.

  • Gandhi fasts to protest the treatment of untouchables.

    Gandhi fasts to protest the treatment of untouchables.

  • Gandhi began a 21-day fast of self-purification to help the Harijan movement.

    Gandhi began a 21-day fast of self-purification to help the Harijan movement.

  • Gandhi's wife dies at the age of 74.

    Gandhi's wife dies at the age of 74.

  • India gains independence.

    India gains independence.

  • Gandhi is killed at a prayer meeting in Dehli by Nathuram Godse.

    Gandhi is killed at a prayer meeting in Dehli by Nathuram Godse.

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