Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Height
164 cm (5'5")
Nationality
Languages
Gujarati
Spouse
Kasturba Gandhi (1883-1944)
Children
4 children: Devdas Gandhi, Harilal Gandhi, Manilal Gandhi, Manilal gandhi
Parents
Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi, Putlibai Karamchand Gandhi
Residences
India, London, South Africa
Education
Inner Temple, Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Samaldas Arts College, University College London
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
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Zodiac
Year of the Snake, sign of Libra
AWARDS (5)
B
Kaisar-i-Hind Medal
WON
B
Natal Native Rebellion Medal
WON
B
Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
WON
B
Queen's South Africa Medal
WON
Biography
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā, first applied to him in South Africa in 1914, is used worldwide.
Connections (11)
Spouse of
Kasturba Gandhi
Parent of
Harilal Gandhi
Parent of
Manilal Gandhi
Parent of
Devdas Gandhi
Child of
Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi
Child of
Putlibai Karamchand Gandhi
Sibling of
Raliatbehn Gandhi
Sibling of
Muliben Gandhi
Sibling of
Pankunvarben Gandhi
Sibling of
Laxmidas Karamchand Gandhi
Sibling of
Karsandas Gandhi
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar.
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