Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) was the leader of the Indian national movement, who was venerated as "Mahatma" in the country. While studying in the UK in his early years, he majored in law.

He first put forward his slogan of "non-violent struggle" in the course of participating in the struggle against racial discrimination in South Africa. After World I, he launched "Non-Cooperation Movement" against the British colonialist rule in India.

Leading the Indian National Congress for years, he played an outstanding role in inspiring farmers to participate in the national movement.