Mahatma Gandhi: A Detailed Autobiography
Early Life and Background Mahatma Gandhi, born on October 2, 1869, in the coastal town of Porbandar, India, hailed from a family with a notable lineage. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, served as the Diwan (chief minister) of Porbandar, and his mother, Putlibai, was a devout follower of Vaishnavism, which significantly influenced Gandhi’s spiritual and ethical…