Posted by SIDHARTH on Jan. 24, 2013, 12:30 p.m.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 
pronunciation (help·info) (pronounced: [?mo???nd?a?s ?k?r?mt??nd? ??a?nd??i]; 2 October 1869[1] – 30 January 1948), commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights and freedom across the world.[2][3]