Acharya Kripalani

A freedom fighter and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi

Ahimsa

(a-hinmsa), literally means non-violence. Ahimsa has been the doctrine of many a religions in India, especially Jainism. Mahatma Gandhi used it as a powerful means to fight the British. [more]

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(1856-1920) Popular as Lokamanya; Leader of Indian freedom and educator; His vision of non-violent struggle was carried out by Mahatma Gandhi [more]

Bapuji

Fatherly figure. A title affectionately given to Mahatma Gandhi.

Dharmananda Kosambi

(1876-1947) Great Orientalist and Buddhist scholar who taught at Harward and Univ. of Leningrad; an associate of Mahatma Gandhi and an advocate of Ahimsa

Gandhi Mohandas

(1869-1948) also known as Mahatma, is one of the greatest leaders of 20th century. Advocated non-violent struggle and equality of humans and lead an open, clean life. [more]

Jamanlal Bajaj

(1886-1942) Industrialist and freedom fighter with the Indian National Congress. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi

Jawaharlal Nehru

(1889-1964) Indian National Leader and Statesman; First Prime Minister of India; an eminent congressman and an associate of Mahatma Gandhi; father of Indira Gandhi [more]

Mahatma Gandhi

Indian Spiritual and Political Leader; Advocated non-violent struggle [more]

Motilal Nehru

Prominent member of the Indian National Congress before the rise of Mahatma Gandhi; father of Jawaharlal Nehru and grand father of Indira Gandhi

Porbandar

The birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi in the state of Gujarat

Vallabhabhai Patel

(1875-1950) Popular as *Sardar* or The Iron Man, is credited with unification of India with the many princely states after independence; a close follower of Mahatma Gandhi

Wardha

Name of the city in Maharashtra most famous for imprisoning Mahatma Gandhi.

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