On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 151st birthday, here are photos that show rare moments from his life...
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi- one name that played a crucial role in India's independence movement against the colonial rule of Britishers.
Born on 2 October 1869, Gandhi was a lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer who linked himself to the nationalist movement against the British rule of India.
2nd October is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti to observe and remember 'Father of the nation' on his birthday. Not just India but many countries celebrate his birth anniversary as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Mahatma Gandhi promoted non-violence as a tool that not only freed India from the British but also won millions of hearts leaving its mark on the world.
Mahatma Gandhi's life and legacy remembered by people across the world on his birth anniversary.
On the occasion of his 151st birthday, here are photos that show rare moments from Mahatma Gandhi's life...
1. Young Mahatma Gandhi
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A young Mahatma Gandhi. The picture was taken somewhere in 1905
2. Mahatma Gandhi living in seclusion
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Mahatma Gandhi reading his correspondence whilst living in seclusion after being released from prison. The picture was taken on 20th May 1924.
3. Mahatma Gandhi with Sarojini Naidu
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Mahatma Gandhi, and Mrs. Sarojini Naidu, with a garland, during the Salt March protesting against the government monopoly on salt production.
The picture was taken in 1930.
4. Mahatma Gandhi with Charlie Chaplin
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Mahatma Gandhi, centre and his wife meet film actor Charlie Chaplin at the home of Dr. Katral in Canning Town, east London.
5. Mahatma Gandhi with Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Mahatma Gandhi leaves the home of Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876 - 1948, left), founder of the Muslim League, en route to the Viceroy's Lodge in Delhi. The photo was taken on 24th November 1939.
6. Crowd cheering Mahatma Gandhi in London
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A crowd gathers to witness the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi in Canning Town, East London. Gandhi was in England as leader of the Indian National Congress attending the London Round Table Conference on Indian constitutional reform. The photo was taken on 22nd September 1931.
7. Mahatma Gandhi in Bihar (1947)
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Mahatma Gandhi being carried during his visit to riot-affected areas of Bihar in 1947
8. Mahatma Gandhi with female textile workers
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Mahatma Gandhi is greeted by a crowd of female textile workers during a visit to Darwen, Lancashire. The photograph was taken in 1931.
9. Mahatma Gandhi at sweepers' colony
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Mahatma Gandhi at a sweepers' colony in New Delhi in 1946.
10. Mahatma Gandhi's last picture
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The dead body of Mahatma Gandhi lying in state at Birla House, New Delhi.
