Mahatma Gandhi

While Mahatma Gandhi was a highly influential figure, he wasn't actually an author in the traditional sense. He was a political and social activist who led India's fight for independence from British rule. Here's what I can tell you about him:

• Leader of Indian Independence Movement: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known by the honorific Mahatma ("Great Soul"), employed nonviolent resistance ( सत्याग्रह - Satyagraha) to lead India to freedom.
• Pioneered Satyagraha: This philosophy of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the globe.
• South African Roots: Born and raised in India, Gandhi spent a significant time in South Africa where he developed his Satyagraha principles in the fight against racial discrimination.
• Lawyer by Training: He obtained his law degree in England but found his true calling in activism.

Gandhi did write extensively, but mostly letters, articles, and autobiographical works. These writings offer valuable insights into his thoughts and strategies.