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Mahatma Gandhi's Life in Weeks

Led India's nonviolent independence movement against British colonial rule. His philosophy of civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

1869–1948 Indian Independence Leader & Activist 4,086 weeks (78 years)

Mahatma Gandhi's 4,086 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

4,086
Total Weeks
28,602
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
78
Years

Key Milestones

Age 18 · Week ~936

Traveled to London to study law

Age 24 · Week ~1,248

Moved to South Africa and began fighting discrimination

Age 46 · Week ~2,392

Returned to India and began organizing the independence movement

Age 61 · Week ~3,172

Led the Salt March to protest British salt taxes

Age 73 · Week ~3,796

Launched the Quit India movement against British rule

Legacy

Led India to independence through nonviolent civil disobedience, including the Salt March and Quit India movement. His philosophy of ahimsa influenced leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.

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