Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent Indian nationalist leader who dedicated his life to fighting for India's independence from British colonial rule. He was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal town in present-day Gujarat, India. Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance, which he called Satyagraha, became a powerful tool in the struggle for India's independence. Through his acts of civil disobedience, fasting, and peaceful protests, he inspired millions of Indians to join in the fight for freedom. Gandhi's legacy continues to be felt not only in India but around the world, as his teachings on nonviolence and social justice continue to inspire movements for change.