Practice and Revision - Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement (Part I)
Let us practise and revise what we learned about mahatma gandhi and the national movement (part i). Mahatma Gandhi introduced the philosophy
Core concept
Gandhi returned to India in 1915 after successful non-violent campaigns in South Africa, bringing the philosophy of Satyagraha (truth-force).
How it works
Gandhi's early Indian campaigns, like the Champaran and Kheda Satyagrahas, addressed local issues, establishing his method of non-violent protest.
Why it matters
The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) marked Gandhi's first major nationwide campaign, calling for boycotting British institutions and goods.
Key detail
Gandhi's approach transformed the independence movement into a mass movement, involving ordinary people across India in nonviolent resistance.
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• Gandhi returned to India in 1915.
• He brought Satyagraha (truth-force) philosophy.
• Early campaigns: Champaran and Kheda Satyagrahas.
• These addressed local issues.
• Non-Cooperation Movement was 1920-1922.
• It was Gandhi's first major nationwide campaign.
• It called for boycotting British institutions.
• Gandhi transformed the movement into a mass movement.