Mohandas Ghandi
... inspired Indians of all religions and ethnic backgrounds. Gandhi embraced Hindu traditions. He preached the ancient doctrine of Ahisma or “nonviolent resistance.” By using the power of love, he believed, people could turn wrong into right, without violence. Gandhi also encouraged Nationalism and ideas of Democracy. To mobilize mass support, Gandhi set out to get rid of the British salt monopoly. It was forbidden to take salt from the Indian Ocean. On March 12, Gandhi rallied 78 followers and took a 240-mile march to the sea. By the time he got to the sea marchers numbered in the thousands. On April 6, Gandhi reached the ocean and was arrested and jailed. Indians still follow by his example. Villages by the sea I collected salt and people sold salt on the street. Gandhi wanted independence from Britain, however that was not possible until 1947. I have learn...