Mahatma Gandhi

One of my new tasks is to write a post about a historic figure that is particularly interesting for me. I chose Mahatma Gandhi. I am sure that everyone heard about him. He was one of the most known peace activist. Mahatma was involved in fierce warfare and he was fighting not for his life, but was protecting civilian and to keep the peace in his country. All the time, he tried to avert war.

His entire life he tried to prevent war and violence. Also, he wanted to live not only in peace but in freedom. He did everything to make India independent from other countries. It caused a sensation. What is more, for very little time Mahatma Gandhi became a symbol of peace for India. In addition, vast number of  people were supporting his campaign. Mahatma Gandhi fought against caste inequality, religious intolerance.

In addition, he was holding different demonstrations where he was talking about importance of freedom and peace. Thanks to him in 1947 India without any bloodshed gained independence from Britain. All his actions brought about peace.  But after the split of the country began a massive conflict between Hindus and Muslims.  January 13, 1948 Gandhi declared a hunger strike unto death demanding to stop the bloodshed. It brought about a revolution and of course, produced many results.

In the fight for independence, Gandhi decided to boycott British goods. Indians prefer products of own production, although they are of poorer quality than English.

January 30, 1948 one of the most famous people in the world by anti-government conspiracy was killed. Dying in the arms of his nieces he showed that forgave his killer. This event had attracted a lot of criticism, caused uproal  and had a huge effect on everybody’s lives. Mahatna Gandhi was a hero for so many people.