--- title: "What are the achievements, and their dates, of Mahatma Gandhi?" description: "What are the achievements, and their dates, of Mahatma Gandhi?" author: "Radheshyam Prasad Tiwari" published: 2023-06-26 updated: 2023-06-27 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100114/what-are-the-achievements-and-their-dates-of-mahatma-gandhi category: "indian history" tags: ["indian history"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # What are the achievements, and their dates, of Mahatma Gandhi? ## Answers ### Answer by Mark John Mahatma Gandhi, also known as [Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi,](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/82855/mahatma-gandhi-and-the-controversies) was the leader of the Indian independence movement [against](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2526/resolution-against-anti-satellite-tests-adopted-by-un-to-reduce-space-debris) British rule. He employed nonviolent civil disobedience as a means to achieve his goals. Gandhi is internationally honored for his philosophy of nonviolence and his leadership of the [Indian independence movement](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85256/veer-savarkar-life-contributions-to-the-indian-freedom-movement). ![What are the achievements, and their dates, of Mahatma Gandhi?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/9226fa59-74e1-41de-bed0-f6d38aed5a38/images/186ef2c4-867e-4326-ac71-924ca11f7607.jpg) Here are some of Mahatma Gandhi's achievements, along with their dates: - Champaran Satyagraha: In 1917, Gandhi led a nonviolent [protest](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2429/over-20-000-new-hires-to-be-departing-foxconn-amidst-iphone-factory-workers-protest) against the British indigo planters in Champaran, Bihar. The protest was successful in forcing the planters to reduce the rent they charged to the farmers. - Kheda Satyagraha: In 1918, Gandhi led a nonviolent protest against the British [government](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1911/upi-transaction-would-cost-zero-service-charges-clarifies-government)'s decision to [increase](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2333/mahindra-s-q4-profit-increased-by-46-as-vehicle-sales-increased-by-75) land taxes in Kheda, Gujarat. The protest was successful in forcing the government to waive the taxes. - Non-Cooperation Movement: In 1920, Gandhi launched a nationwide nonviolent protest against British rule. The movement was successful in forcing the British to [release](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2274/google-releases-an-update-to-chrome-os-107-that-includes-a-save-desk-for-later-option) political prisoners and to grant some degree of self-government to India. - Salt March: In 1930, Gandhi led a 240-mile march to the sea to protest the British salt monopoly. The march was successful in drawing international attention to the Indian independence movement. - Quit India Movement: In 1942, Gandhi launched a nationwide nonviolent protest calling for the British to quit India. The movement was successful in forcing the British to agree to Indian independence. Gandhi's achievements were not limited to the political sphere. He was also a leading figure in the struggle for [social](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44257/the-impact-of-social-media-on-lawsuits) justice in India. He fought against discrimination against women, untouchables, and other marginalized groups. He also promoted the use of khadi, a homespun cloth, as a symbol of Indian independence and self-reliance. Gandhi's legacy is immense. He is considered the father of [modern](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300962/how-modern-life-disconnected-from-nature) India and his nonviolent methods of protest have inspired activists around the world. He is also considered the "Father of Satyagraha", a word he coined to mean "truth force" or "soul force". Gandhi was assassinated in 1948 by a Hindu nationalist. However, his legacy lives on and he continues to be an inspiration to [people](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2295/more-people-need-to-monitor-this-crucial-metric-for-heart-health) around the world. --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100114/what-are-the-achievements-and-their-dates-of-mahatma-gandhi Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.