Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi is officially considered the Father of the Nation in India. Under his leadership and great belief, India achieved independence from the British Empire through peaceful campaigns based on nonviolence and civilized disobedience. Gandhi was born on Friday, October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal town in northwestern India. 'India, from a middle class family of two brothers, a sister and parents. They lived a pretty good life considering his father, Karmachand Gandhi, was the prime minister of Porbandar. His mother, Putlibai, is described as a deeply religious woman. He always fasted and followed religious and spiritual matters with great interest. Growing up Gandhi was quiet, prone to solitude and reluctant to indulge in sports. As a mediocre student, he found school unattractive, saying, “I admit that I am not a sharp mind. But I don't mind. There is a limit to the development of the intellect but none to that of the heart.” meaning he didn't care if he wasn't smart, he wanted to show people that you don't have to be smart to achieve something you want ...