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Gandhi Writes His Letter to the Viceroy
In his letter to the Viceroy, Lord Irwin, Gandhi addresses that he is about to embark on his Salt March, which proved to be one of his most famous protests. He also mentions the flaws in the British government system and also reaches out to the Viceroy, giving him a second chance to grant freedom before they proceed with the protest. -
The Salt March Begins
The Salt March was an act of civil disobedience led by Gandhi against the British Salt Tax that forbade unauthorized production of salt. In turn, Gandhi walked down the coast of the Arabian and picked up a handful of salt to protest this unethical monopolization. -
21-Day Caste Protest Starts
Gandhi took a 21-day fast in as a form of protest against the caste system or social pyramid in India. It was meant to resolve the distress caused by untouchability and its continual practice. -
The Quit India Movement
This movement led by Gandhi was an attempt to unite all of the Indian people against the British, which turned out to be successful. Many leaders such as Gandhi himself and Jawaharlal Nehru banded together against the British forces, using nonviolence to calm the pressure caused by World War II. -
Communal Harmony Protest
Gandhi took his third fast-unto-death because he wanted to promote communal harmony, or living in peace. This protest quickly ended when several parties at the time signed an official document to ensure communal harmony.
