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political and social goals. In 1915, Gandhiji returned to India.
Within 15 years, he became the leader of the Indian Nationalist

Movement.

Using the principles of ‘Satyagraha’, he led the campaign for

Indian independence from Britain. Gandhiji was arrested many
times by the British for his activities in South Africa and India. He

believed that it was honourable to go to jail for a just cause.
Altogether, he spent seven years in prison for his political

activities.

When did India obtain rioting : a state of disorder
involving group violence
independence?
pledged : took an oath
Students (together): On 15th of August, 1947.

Teacher : India was granted independence in 1947 and partitioned into
India and Pakistan. Rioting between Hindus and Muslims

followed. Gandhiji had been an advocate for a united India where

Hindus and Muslims lived together in peace.

On 13th January, 1948, at the age of 78, he began a fast with the

purpose of stopping the bloodshed. After 5 days, the opposing
leaders pledged to stop the fighting and Gandhiji broke his fast.

How did the life of Gandhiji come to an end?

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