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When was Gandhiji killed?
January 30, 1948, New Delhi, India
Mahatma Gandhi/Assassinated
Gandhi was shot on 30 January 1948 by the Hindu fanatic Nathuram Godse. Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi. The 20th century’s most famous apostle of non-violence himself met a violent end.
Why did Godse kill Gandhiji?
Godse wanted to show that a Hindu too can be intolerant. Godse stated that “Gandhi had betrayed his Hindu religion and culture by supporting Muslims at the expense of Hindus” because his lectures of ahimsa (non-violence) were directed at and accepted by the Hindu community only.
How old was Gandhiji when he was shot dead on January 30 1948?
78 years
Mahatma Gandhi, the unofficial ‘Father of the Nation’, was assassinated on January 30, 1948 at the age of 78 years by Nathuram Godse.
Who killed Gandhiji in 1948?
Nathuram Vinayak Godse
Nathuram Vinayak Godse was a nationalist who assassinated Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on January 30, 1948, when Gandhi Ji visited the then Birla House in New Delhi for a prayer meeting. Godse had fired three bullets at Gandhi’s chest from a close range, ensuring his demise.
What were Gandhi’s last words?
As it happened, Godse arrived at Mahatma Gandhi’s prayer meeting without having been frisked, fired bullets at him and he died with “Hey Ram” as the last words on his lips.
Who was the youngest son of Gandhiji?
Devdas Mohandas Gandhi was the fourth and youngest son of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born in South Africa and returned to India with his parents as a grown man.
Who gave the title Mahatma to Gandhi?
Rabindranath Tagore
Mohandas Gandhi’s title “Mahatma” According to some authors, Rabindranath Tagore is said to have used this title for Gandhi on 6 March 1915.
Why did Gandhi ji not wear kurta?
Gandhiji’s desire to identify himself with the poor masses was not a momentary decision. He had been contemplating about it for a long time. The Mahatma said Madurai gave him necessary strength to shed his traditional attire for ‘loincloth’ at last.
Why did Gandhi never wear clothes?
“The production of khadi was at the beginning stage, and the Mahatma wanted to set an example and reduce the need for producing more khadi by making people go in for more simpler clothing. On September 22, he made his decision and decided to abandon wearing the shirt and cap forever,” Annamalai added.