Mahatma Gandhi Aroused by the massacre of Amritsar in 1919‚ Gandhi devoted his life to gaining India’s independence from Great Britain. As the dominant figure used his persuasive philosophy of non-violent confrontation‚ he inspired political activists with many persuasions throughout the world (Andrews 23). Not only was Mahatma Gandhi a great peacemaker‚ but also his work to achieve freedom and equality for all people was greatly acknowledged. Gandhi’s unconventional style of leadership gained
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conquered all of the Hawaiian islands. Using his intelligence‚ kindness‚ beliefs‚ power‚ and his resources he became a strong and effective leader. Mohandas Gandhi (Gandhi)‚ the leader of a nationalist movement against the British rule of India (Encyclopedia Britannica)‚ did what he thought was right. Just like the leader Hawaii has to thank today‚ Gandhi used his beliefs and intelligence to gain the independence of India. Both leaders worked hard for what they wanted and the two are seen as effective leaders
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Relevance of Gandhi in Modern Times | | by Rajen Barua | | | Looking at the present state of affairs in India‚ the birthplace of Gandhi‚ one would probably surmise that Gandhism‚ whatever the term may mean‚ cannot have any relevance in modern times. Gandhi is called the Father of the Nation who‚ single handedly stood up against the mighty British Empire‚ without any arms‚ and brought her independence. However‚ today‚ just after 60 years of his assassination‚ Gandhi is remembered in India
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These are the words written by the late Pandrangi Rajeswara Rao in his book‚ "Profiles in Patriotism’’ epitomising the personality of a great Indian who changed the course of the nation’s history and simply signed M.K. Gandhi. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi‚ venerated as Mahatma Gandhi‚ was born in Porbandar‚ a coastal town‚ near Rajkot in the Saurashtra region (Gujarat)‚ on October 2‚ 1869. Formal education over‚ Gandhiji went to England for further studies and became a Bar-at-Law and practised for
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Gandhi / Martin Luther King Essay Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. both had very similar beliefs. They both believed in Civil Disobedience and the power of love. Civil Disobedience says that if a law is evil or unjust‚ it is ok not to obey it. They both believed that it is ones duty to stand up against unjust laws using Ahimsa (the belief of non-violence toward all living things) and Satyagraha (passive resistance‚ soul force). Gandhi also strongly opposed the treatment of the untouchables
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Cricket has developed from a game played only by English noblemen and aristocrats to a sport played and watched by millions. The origins of the game may be disputed‚ but the popularity of the game was created and promoted through the British Empire in the early 20th century. Most of the other cricket-playing nations were former colonies of the British Empire and‚ according to the British Broadcasting Corporation; the former colonies still take great pleasure in beating England at their own game.
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An acquaintance of mine is a highly paid professional lacking none of life’s luxuries. He plays the violin as a hobby and frequently plays in a public space‚ placing a jar in front of him so that passers-by can contribute money to show their appreciation. Other musicians play in that space‚ but they move on if another musician is already there. His actions suggest‚ to me‚ that he’s a struggling musician in need of financial assistance‚ but he’s collecting dollar bills from people who may be less
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Karamchand Gandhi Gandhi was an Indian civil rights leader. Throughout life he was misunderstood‚ defied in death and was taken to the point of error. Gandhi took down the British Empire‚ he improved the governments of the three nations‚ and he imbued the spirits of a global network of neo-Gandhians‚ like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If anyone could be described as the most adequate civil rights movement leader of the 20th century‚ it would be Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi was born on
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Mahatmas Gandhi From Alexander the Great‚ to Oliver Cromwell‚ to Martin Luther King Jr.‚ history has shown us many great leaders. From Conquerors to revolution leaders‚ our world holds a vast number of prized people. But from all the people that have walked this Earth‚ there are only a very few which we can call great. Mahatma Gandhi toppled part of one of the most powerful nations of the world‚ without even raising a sword. By his death‚ without so much as a penny to his name‚ he won the
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