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7 Little known facts about Mahatma Gandhi that will surprise you
Here are 7 astonishing facts about his life that will surprise you. Take a look...
DNA Web Team | Oct 02, 2018, 10:08 AM IST
1.Mahatma Gandhi was responsible for the Civil Rights movement in 12 countries.
Do you know Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was responsible for the Civil Rights movement in 4 continents and 12 countries.
2.Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize 5 times
Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize 5 times but was never awarded the prize.
3.Great Britain released a stamp honouring him after 21 years of his death
Great Britain released a stamp honouring him afetr 21 years of his death. Great Britain was the country against whom he fought for independence.
4.Mahatma Gandhi's funeral procession of was 8 kilometers long.
Thousands of people joined the funeral procession of Mahatma Gandhi. It was 8 kilometers long.
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5.Mahatma Gandhi wrote letters to several renowned people during that time.
Mahatma Gandhi conversed with a lot of renowned people through letters. Tolstoy, Einstein, Hitler and Charlie Chaplin were among the many.
6.48 roads outside India that are named after Mahatma Gandhi.
There are 53 major roads (excluding the smaller ones) in India, and 48 roads outside India that are named after Mahatma Gandhi.
7.Steve's round glasses were tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
Steve Jobs was a fan of Mahatma Gandhi – his round glasses are not only similar but also a tribute
