Biography of Gandhi

<Tab/>Mahatma Gandhi was one of the political leaders of the 1900s. He helped free India from British control but he used no weapons and absolutely no violence. He is honored by the people of India as the father of their nation. Gandhi was not muscular but what he lacked physical he made up with mental strength. He was assassinated by an Indian who resented his beliefs but before death he …

…stop the riots between Hindus and Muslims. On January 18 the leaders of riots pledged to stop fighting and Gandhi broke his fast. Twelve days later when Gandhi was on his way to a prayer meeting in New Delhi he was assassinated. A Hindu who didn't believe in Gandhi's beliefs shot him three times. The same nation that was celebrating a great victory was now left to mourn their leader that had got them that victory.