From Dandi March to Quit India: 7 Iconic Movements Led by Mahatma Gandhi

From Dandi March to Quit India: 7 Iconic Movements Led by Mahatma Gandhi

By Archisha Yadav | September 30, 2024

Gandhi’s first active involvement in the freedom struggle, this 1917 movement aimed to relieve indigo farmers in Bihar from British exploitation through non-violent protest.

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Champaran Movement

In 1918, Gandhi supported a tax boycott by farmers in Gujarat’s Kheda district, securing tax relief after poor harvests, and drawing support from key leaders like Sardar Patel.

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Kheda Satyagraha

Initiated in 1920 by the Ali brothers and supported by Gandhi, this movement sought to protect the Caliphate in Turkey and aligned with India’s freedom struggle.

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Khilafat Movement

In 1942, Gandhi called for an end to British rule, sparking the ‘Bharat Chhodo Andolan.’ This movement unified Indians to demand immediate independence.

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Quit India Movement

In 1930, Gandhi’s 388 km march to Dandi to defy British salt laws drew massive participation, symbolising widespread resistance to colonial rule.

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Salt March

Beginning with the Dandi March in 1930, Gandhi led a protest against the salt tax. This nonviolent act of defiance marked a key moment in India’s independence struggle.

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Civil Disobedience Movement

Launched in 1920 in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Gandhi called for boycotts of British goods and institutions, aiming for self-rule through peaceful resistance.

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Non-cooperation Movement

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