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Birth of Gandhi
Gandhi was born in Porbandar, which is now called Gujarat. -
Gandhi is married to Kasturbai Makhanji
Gandhi is 13 when he is married to 14 year old Kasturbai in May of 1883. -
Gandhi goes to study law in London
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Gandhi is removed from a train because of his ethnicity
This even spurs Gandhi to fight for his people's rights against the British. This even happened in May of 1893. -
Gandhi organizes the Natal Indian Congress
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Gandhi organizes the Phoenix Settlement
The Phoenix Settlement was created in November of 1904. -
the Tolstoy Farm is created
Gandhi uses the Tolstoy Farm during his campaign because the farm is near Johannesburg. Herman Kallenbach lets Gandhi use the land as a base during Gandhi's campaign. -
the "Great March" begins
The "great march" begins in South Africa, and it was held to advocate for the rights of Indians. The march was accompanied by 2,037 men, 57 children, and 127 women. -
Gandhi is thrown in jail
Gandhi is sentenced to 6 years in jail by the British government. -
Gandhi starts the Salt March
Gandhi starts a peaceful march to protest against the British salt tax. The march lasts for almost a month. -
Kasturbai, Gandhi's wife, dies
Kasturbai dies after falling ill with bronchritis. -
Gandhi fasts to try to end violence in Delhi
Gandhi fasts, hoping that his efforts will put an end to the violence seen in Delhi. -
Gandhi is shot
Gandhi is shot in the chest three times by Nathuram Godse.
