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Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was a central leader of India's freedom movement and developed influential methods of non-violent mass action, civic mobilisation and ethical politics.
Key points
- Led major non-violent movements against colonial rule
- Advanced satyagraha and ahimsa as public methods
- Remains a major figure in India's civic memory
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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- [1] Indian Culture Portal — Indian Culture Portal, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026