Mohandas Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known for his pivotal role in India's struggle for independence, was born into a family deeply rooted in the political and social fabric of the time. His father, Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi, served as the dewan, or chief minister, of Porbandar, a coastal town on the Kathiawar Peninsula. This position held significant importance in the governance of the princely states under the British Raj, providing Karamchand with a platform to influence local and regional administration despite his humble beginnings as a clerk with limited education. His legacy as a capable chief minister highlights his political acumen and leadership qualities, which would later play a vital role in the upbringing of his son....