What are some of the interesting facts about Mahatma Gandhi?

Here are some interesting Gandhi facts that offer a small glimpse into the life of the father of India: Mahatma Gandhi was born as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The honorific title Mahatma, or "Great Soul," was given to him in 1914. Gandhi is often called Bapu in India, a term of endearment that means "father. read more

Some interesting facts about Gandhiji : He was not born a courageous, outspoken leader. In fact, in his autobiography, he says that, as a boy, he was so shy that he would run home from school because he could not bear to talk to anybody. He was a walking enthusiast. Walking, he said, “is justly called the prince of exercises". read more

Adjourned with the ‘Father of the nation’ title, we all know Mahatma Gandhi very well. Not only India but the whole world knows him as a leader who followed Truth, Peace and Non-violence. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, fondly known as Bapuji, fought the freedom struggle with Ahinsa and Satyagraha which he considered were his greatest weapons. read more

Home History 18 Interesting Facts About Mahatma Gandhi 18 Interesting Facts About Mahatma Gandhi The honorific Mahatma – “high-souled” or “venerable” was the title bestowed upon Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1914 by Rabindranath Tagore. read more