Gandhi in India 1930
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Gandhi in India 1930
MAHATMA GANDHI collecting ritual salt in Poona, India. Date: 1869 - 1948
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1869 1948 Collecting Gandhi Mahatma Poona Ritual Salt
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This evocative photograph captures Mahatma Gandhi, the legendary Indian independence activist, in the midst of his historic Salt March in Poona, India, in 1930. The image, taken during a pivotal moment in Indian history, shows Gandhi with a small earthen pot in hand, collecting salt from the seashore in defiance of the British salt tax. The Salt Satyagraha, or Salt March, was a nonviolent civil disobedience campaign aimed at challenging the British monopoly on the production, sale, and distribution of salt. Gandhi, dressed in his simple white dhoti and shawl, is seen here leading a group of followers, including men, women, and children, who accompanied him on the 24-day, 240-mile (386 kilometers) march from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi. The symbolic act of collecting salt was a powerful statement against the British colonial rule, as salt was an essential commodity for the Indian population and the tax on it was a heavy financial burden. The Salt March marked the beginning of the Indian independence movement's transition from noncooperation to civil disobedience, and it galvanized the Indian people to join the freedom struggle. The event is considered a turning point in India's struggle for independence, which was finally achieved in 1947. This photograph, taken during the early 20th century, is an enduring reminder of Gandhi's unwavering commitment to nonviolent resistance and his role as a catalyst for India's freedom. It is a testament to the power of peaceful protest and the indomitable spirit of those who fought for their rights and freedoms.
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