In this section, I am providing general information - combination of a glossary, listing of great personalities, locations & geographical landmarks, history - in general any subject related to India.  I have gathered the information from various sources - books, magazines, internet, word of mouth.
 
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Gandhiji - Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) 
The Father of the Nation 
He fought for India's independence through his policies based on non-violence, truth and love. The entire nation followed him to achieve independence from the British rule through non-violence and non-cooperation -  'Ahimsa' and 'Satyagraha'. 

Birth - He was born in Porbandar, Gujarat to Karamchand Gandhi (alias Kaba Gandhi) & Putlibai on 2nd October in the year 1869.  Kirti Mandir, the house where he was born has now been converted into a national monument.  His birth anniversary is celebrated as "Gandhi jayanthi'. 
Autobiography - The Story of My Experiments with Truth was written by Gandhiji in Gujarati. The English translation was done by his secretary Mahadev Desai and was published before Gandhiji's death''. 

Excerpts from "The Story of My Experiments with Truth" 
  
     Sites on Gandhiji: http://www.mahatmagandhiji.com  ;  http://www.freeindia.org/biographies/freedomfighters/gandhiji/index.htm 
     Autobiography: http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/An_Autobiography_or_The_Story_of_my_Experiments_with_Truth
 
 
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