HISTORY CHAPTER 2

Rise of Gandhi and Freedom Movement

Detailed notes on Mahatma Gandhi's role in the Indian struggle for independence, key movements, and historical milestones.

Mahatma Gandhi: The Architect of Non-Violence

The arrival of Mahatma Gandhi in India in 1915 changed the course of the national movement. His philosophy of Satyagraha and Ahimsa mobilized the masses like never before.

Key Movements to Study

  • Champaran, Kheda, and Ahmedabad Satyagrahas: Gandhi's early experiments.
  • Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22): Causes and withdrawal after Chauri Chaura.
  • Civil Disobedience Movement (1930): The Dandi March and Salt Satyagraha.
  • Quit India Movement (1942): The final call for British departure.

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