Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Mahatma Gandhi Facts for Kids

While the Gandhi facts given above included some of the most interesting aspects of his life, it would be too much to expect kids to understand the intricacies involved in these facts. That being said, here are some simple facts about Mahatma Gandhi which will give the kids an insight of the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2nd October, 1869, in Porbandar - a coastal city in the Indian state of Gujarat.
  • Mohandas was married to Kasturbai Makhanji in May 1833, when he was only 13 years old while Kasturbai was only 14.
  • At the age of 18, Gandhi went to London, England, where he studied law at the University College London and went on to become a barrister.
  • His experiences in South Africa brought about a realization of social injustice prevailing in the society in him, and this turned out to be a catalyst for his social activism.
  • When he returned to India, he saw the same discrimination in the country and this made him take part in the Movement for India's Independence. Eventually, he spearheaded the Movement and forced the British to leave India.
  • Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu nationalist - Nathuram Godse on 30th January, 1948.
  • All throughout his life, Mahatma Gandhi practiced non-violence and truth, and advocated the need to follow these principles.

3 comments:

  1. totaly love this site and i sincerly love gandhi. im proud that gandhi did what he did to bring people together and unite as one. these web sites are great for kids and young adults thank's providing information for me and everyone else that uses sites like these...
    LOVE BRYANNA MAESTAS <3<3<3:)

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  2. Birth: October 2, 1869
    Death: January 30, 1948
    Place of Birth: Porbandar, Gujarat
    Father: Karamchand Gandhi
    Mother: Putlibai
    Wife: Kasturbai
    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

    Born 2 October 1869
    Porbandar, Gujarat, British India[1]

    Died 30 January 1948 (aged 78)
    New Delhi, Dominion of India

    Cause of death Assassination by shooting

    Cremated at Rajghat, Delhi.
    28°38′29″N 77°14′54″E28.6415°N 77.2483°E

    Nationality Indian
    Other names Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu, Gandhiji
    Alma mater
    Samaldas College, Bhavnagar,
    Inner Temple, London

    Known for Prominent figure of Indian independence movement,
    propounding the philosophy of Satyagraha and Ahimsa
    advocating non-violence,
    pacifism

    Religion Hinduism

    Spouse Kasturba Gandhi

    Children Harilal
    Manilal
    Ramdas
    Devdas
    Child who died in infancy
    Parents Putlibai Gandhi (Mother)
    Karamchand Gandhi (Father)
    Signature
    Birth: October 2, 1869
    Death: January 30, 1948
    Place of Birth: Porbandar, Gujarat
    Father: Karamchand Gandhi
    Mother: Putlibai
    Wife: Kasturbai

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  3. this has been very helpful
    you say he was married 1833....born 1869

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