What is the relationship between Indira and Mahatma Gandhi?
Indira Priyadarshini Nehru (later Indira Gandhi) (1917–1984), only daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru. She became the first woman Prime Minister of India. Feroze Gandhi (1912–1960), husband of Indira. He was a politician and journalist.
What Indira Gandhi did for India?
She served as prime minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984, making her the second longest-serving Indian prime minister after her father. As prime minister, Gandhi was known for her political intransigency and unprecedented centralisation of power.
How is Indira Gandhi related to Sonia Gandhi?
Personal life. Sonia is the widow of Rajiv Gandhi, elder son of Indira Gandhi. She has two children, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
Who called Mahatma to Gandi?
Rabindranath Tagore
According to some authors, Rabindranath Tagore is said to have used this title for Gandhi on 6 March 1915. Some claim that he was called Mahatma by the residents of Gurukul Kangadi in April 1915, and he in turn called the founder Munshiram a Mahatma (who later became Swami Shraddhananda).
Who is Gandhi’s son?
Harilal Gandhi
Ramdas GandhiDevdas GandhiManilal Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi/Sons
Was Mahatma Gandhi ever married?
Kasturba Gandhim. 1883–1944
Mahatma Gandhi/Spouse
How many languages did Indira Gandhi speak?
French
Indira Gandhi/Languages
Who is the Iron Girl of India?
Irom Chanu Sharmila
| Irom Chanu Sharmila (Iron Lady) | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 March 1972 Kongpal, Imphal, Manipur, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Civil rights activist, political activist, poet |
| Known for | Hunger strike against Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act |
Who is husband of Priyanka Gandhi?
Robert Vadram. 1997
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra/Husband
Why was Gandhiji called Mahatma?
The Sanskrit word Mahatma, which means a great soul, is often taken to be Gandhi’s given name in the West. History books tells us poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore bestowed the title on Gandhi in 1915 while writing his autobiography after the latter called him Gurudev.
What is Mahatma Gandhi’s first name?
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi/Full name
Mahatma Gandhi, byname of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (born October 2, 1869, Porbandar, India—died January 30, 1948, Delhi), Indian lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer who became the leader of the nationalist movement against the British rule of India.