Mahatma Gandhi, played an important role in India's struggle for independence. Gandhiji popularly known as Bapu, was born on October 2, 1869. His philosophy of truth, nonviolence, and equality inspired people.

Gandhiji grew up in a Hindu family. Bapu's experiences in South Africa, where he faced racial discrimination, played a crucial role in shaping his philosophy of nonviolent resistance. He developed the concept of Satyagraha, a powerful tool for social and political change through passive resistance.