BIO-DATA OF BAPU

Born 2 October 1869
Porbandar, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died 30 January 1948 (aged 78)
New Delhi, Union of India

Cause of death Assassination by shooting

Resting place Rajghat, New Delhi, India

Nationality Indian

Other names Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu

Alma mater University College London, University of London

Known for Prominent figure of Indian independence movement
Propounding the philosophy of Satyagraha and Ahimsa
Advocating non-violence

Religion Hinduism

Spouse Kasturba Gandhi

Children Harilal

Manilal
Ramdas
Devdas
child which died in infancy

Parents
Putlibai Gandhi (Mother)
Karamchand Gandhi (Father)


Signature

"God is truth.
The way to truth lies through ahinsa (non-violence)" –
Sabarmati 13 March 1927