Kasturba Gandhi

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Kasturba Gandhi born?April 11, 1869
2. Where was Kasturba Gandhi born?Porbandar, India
3. Who was Kasturba Gandhi?Kasturba Gandhi was a brave woman from Porbandar who helped India become free. She was married to Mahatma Gandhi and worked hard to fight for justice and equality.
4. What did Kasturba Gandhi do to help India become independent?She joined the Satyagraha movement, took part in the Salt Satyagraha and the Quit India Movement, and encouraged many women to join protests. She also faced imprisonment and kept her spirit strong.

Political Activist: An individual dedicated to advocating for and enacting political or social change through organized action.
Indian Independence Movement: A historical and multifaceted struggle aimed at achieving self-governance and liberation from British colonial rule in India.
Satyagraha: A philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience, emphasizing truth and resistance to injustice through peaceful means.
Nonviolent Resistance: The practice of achieving goals through symbolic protests, civil disobedience, and other methods, without using violence.