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Mohandas Gandhi's Influence On Dr. Martin Luther King

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“Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.” This perfectly illustrates Mohandas Gandhi’s approach on peaceful protest. Gandhi strongly opposed violence even though his people, the Indians, were being unjustly treated throughout the British Empire. Mohandas Gandhi fought to free India from English rule, pushed to end racism throughout his life, and influenced Dr. Martin Luther King in his battle for civil rights in America.

Early Years:

Mohandas Gandhi’s eventful life began on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, Kathiawar, India. His father, was the chief minister of Porbandar and other states in India. Gandhi’s mother was deeply religious,
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